Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
