Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
