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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
