Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
