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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus

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This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix

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Presence

Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema