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The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
