Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
