Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
