Prime TV Choices: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere