Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
