Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
