Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
