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Pick of the Week

This Satirical Thriller

The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform

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Presence Film

The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel

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This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4

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Black Bag

The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema