Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
