Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
