Top Television Picks: Seven Essential Movies This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix

This Supernatural Story

Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel

This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4

This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4

This Espionage Thriller

This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema