Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
