🔗 Share this article Prime TV Picks: 7 Essential Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead Highlighted Choice The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix This Supernatural Story Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4 This Espionage Thriller This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel