Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
