Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
