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The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
