Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
