Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
