Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
