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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
