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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
