Finest Small Screen Choices: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week

Highlighted Choice

The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix

Presence Film

Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network

This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel

The Spy Mystery

This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema