Finest Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix

Presence

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4

The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4

This Espionage Thriller

This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere