Prime TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Films This Week
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
