🔗 Share this article Prime Television Choices: Seven Essential Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix This Supernatural Story The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family 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 supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network This Creepy Thriller The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4 Black Bag The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere