Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
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 attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
