Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
