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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
