Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
