Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
