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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
