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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
