Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
