Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
