Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
