Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
