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Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix

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Presence

Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone Horror

Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4

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Black Bag

This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema