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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
