Prime Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema