Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
