🔗 Share this article Top Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead Top Selection This Satirical Thriller Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4 This Espionage Thriller This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere