Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
