Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
