Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
