Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
