Top TV Picks: 7 Must-Watch Movies This Coming Week

Top Selection

This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix

Presence

The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network

The Black Phone

The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4

The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4

The Spy Mystery

This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere