🔗 Share this article Finest Television Picks: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead Pick of the Week This Satirical Thriller The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+ This Mystery Thriller This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform Presence The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere This Self-Referential Film The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network The Black Phone The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel This Dramatic Portrait In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4 The Spy Mystery This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel