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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
