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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
