Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
