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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
