🔗 Share this article Finest Small Screen Picks: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead Top Selection The Substance Film Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix Presence The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4 The Black Phone The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4 The Tammy Faye Biopic In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4 This Espionage Thriller This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere