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The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
