Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
