Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
