🔗 Share this article Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week Pick of the Week The Substance Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel This Self-Referential Film Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Horror The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4 This Espionage Thriller This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema