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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix

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Presence

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere