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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
