🔗 Share this article Top TV Selections: Seven Essential Movies This Week Highlighted Choice The Substance The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix This Supernatural Story The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network This Creepy Thriller The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel The Tammy Faye Biopic In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4 The Spy Mystery The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema