Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
