Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
