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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema