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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
