Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature 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 an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
