Prime Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week

Highlighted Choice

This Satirical Thriller

The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10

This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix

Presence Film

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4

The Black Phone Horror

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4

Black Bag

The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel