Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
