🔗 Share this article Top Television Choices: 7 Essential Films This Week Top Selection The Substance Film Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix Presence Film The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4 The Black Phone The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4 This Espionage Thriller This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere