Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
