Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel