Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
