Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
