Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
