Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
