Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
