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Pick of the Week

The Substance Film

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

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This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4

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The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel