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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
