🔗 Share this article Prime TV Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week Highlighted Choice The Substance Film Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus This Mystery Thriller This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere This Self-Referential Film Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Horror Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel The Spy Mystery The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere