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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
