Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
