Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
