Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
