Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
