Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
