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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
