Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
