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Pick of the Week

The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform

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Presence

The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel

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This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4

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Black Bag

This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema