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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
