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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
