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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema