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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
