🔗 Share this article Prime Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead Highlighted Choice The Substance Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix Presence Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel This Self-Referential Film Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4 The Tammy Faye Biopic In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4 Black Bag This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema