Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
