Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
