Top Small Screen Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Coming Week

Highlighted Choice

The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix

Presence

The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone

Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4

Black Bag

The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere