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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, 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, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
