Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
