Prime Small Screen Selections: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
