Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
