🔗 Share this article Finest Television Choices: 7 Essential Films This Week Highlighted Choice The Substance The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix Presence Film The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema This Self-Referential Film The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4 Black Bag The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel