Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
