Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
