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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
