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The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
