Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "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+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
