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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
