Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
