Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
