Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
