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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
