Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
