Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
