Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
