Finest Television Picks: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead

Pick of the Week

This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix

Presence

Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

This Creepy Thriller

The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel

The Spy Mystery

This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere