Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
