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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
