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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix

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Presence

Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema

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This Self-Referential Film

Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere