🔗 Share this article Prime TV Picks: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead Top Selection This Satirical Thriller The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform Presence Film Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4 This Espionage Thriller The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel