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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
