Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
