Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
