Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema