Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
