Prime TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
