Top TV Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
