Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
