Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
