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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
