Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
