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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
