Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
