Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
