Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
