Prime Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies This Coming Week
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel