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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
