Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
