Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
