Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
