Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
