Top TV Selections: 7 Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
