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The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. 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 avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
