Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
