Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
