Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
