Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
