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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
