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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
