Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
