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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
