Prime TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
