🔗 Share this article Top Television Picks: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 Film This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix Presence The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel This Self-Referential Film Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4 This Creepy Thriller Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4 Black Bag This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema