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This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix

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Presence Film

Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel