Top Small Screen Selections: 7 Essential Movies This Coming Week

Pick of the Week

The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix

Presence

The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4

This Creepy Thriller

The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4

The Spy Mystery

This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere