Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
