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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
