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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
