Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
