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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
