Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
