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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
