Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
