🔗 Share this article Top TV Choices: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week Top Selection The Substance The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform Presence Film Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel The Tammy Faye Biopic In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4 The Spy Mystery This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere