Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
