🔗 Share this article Prime Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform Presence Film Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4 The Black Phone Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4 Black Bag This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema