Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
