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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
