Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
