🔗 Share this article Prime TV Choices: Seven Essential Movies In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform Presence Film Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4 This Creepy Thriller The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4 Black Bag This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema