🔗 Share this article Top Small Screen Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week The Substance Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus The Woman in Cabin 10 This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel This Self-Referential Film Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4 The Spy Mystery This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel