Finest Television Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
