Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
