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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
