Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
