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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel