Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
