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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
