Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
