Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
