Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
