Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead

Highlighted Choice

The Substance Film

Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform

Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4

The Black Phone Horror

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4

This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4

The Spy Mystery

The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere