Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
