Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema