Top TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
