Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
