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Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform

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Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel

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Black Bag

This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema