Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
