🔗 Share this article Top Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead Top Selection This Satirical Thriller Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix Presence Film The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere This Self-Referential Film Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4 The Tammy Faye Biopic In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel Black Bag This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel