🔗 Share this article Prime Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Films This Week Highlighted Choice The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix Presence Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4 The Tammy Faye Biopic In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel This Espionage Thriller This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere