Finest Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead

Highlighted Choice

The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix

This Supernatural Story

Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4

This Dramatic Portrait

In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4

This Espionage Thriller

The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel