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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
