Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
