🔗 Share this article Prime TV Choices: Seven Essential Films This Week Highlighted Choice The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus The Woman in Cabin 10 This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere This Self-Referential Film The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4 The Black Phone The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4 The Spy Mystery This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere