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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
