Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
