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Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

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This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4

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The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema