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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
