🔗 Share this article Prime TV Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Week Pick of the Week The Substance Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+ The Woman in Cabin 10 This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix This Supernatural Story Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4 The Eyes of Tammy Faye In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4 This Espionage Thriller This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel