🔗 Share this article Top TV Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Films This Week Top Selection The Substance Film The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform This Supernatural Story Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4 The Black Phone Horror The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4 This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4 This Espionage Thriller This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema