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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
