Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
