Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
