🔗 Share this article Top Small Screen Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week Highlighted Choice The Substance The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus The Woman in Cabin 10 This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix Presence Film The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel The Spy Mystery This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel