Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
