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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
