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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
