🔗 Share this article Top Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week Highlighted Choice The Substance Film Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix Presence Film The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Horror The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel This Dramatic Portrait In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4 The Spy Mystery This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere