Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
