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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
