🔗 Share this article Top TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Coming Week Highlighted Choice This Satirical Thriller The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform Presence Film Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel The Tammy Faye Biopic In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4 This Espionage Thriller This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere