Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
