Finest TV Choices: 7 Must-Watch Films This Coming Week
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
