Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
