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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
