Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
