Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
