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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
