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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
