Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
