Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
