Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
