Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
