Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead

Highlighted Choice

This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10

This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix

Presence Film

The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring 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 conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone Horror

Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel

Black Bag

This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel