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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
