Prime Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10

This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix

Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel

This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone Horror

The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4

This Espionage Thriller

The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel