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Pick of the Week

The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform

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Presence Film

The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel

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The Spy Mystery

This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere