Prime TV Selections: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
