Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
