Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
