Top TV Selections: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week

Highlighted Choice

The Substance

The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform

This Supernatural Story

The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4

This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4

Black Bag

This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema