Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as 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 it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
