Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
