Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
