Finest TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Movies This Week

Highlighted Choice

This Satirical Thriller

The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform

Presence Film

The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network

This Creepy Thriller

The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel

Black Bag

This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel