Prime Small Screen Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures This Week

Highlighted Choice

The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+

The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix

This Supernatural Story

The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema

This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4

The Black Phone

The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4

Black Bag

This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel