Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema