Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
