Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
