Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
