Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. 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
