Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
