Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
