Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
