Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
