Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
