Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
