🔗 Share this article Top Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures This Week Top Selection This Satirical Thriller Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform Presence Film The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4 This Creepy Thriller Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4 This Espionage Thriller The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel