Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
