Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
