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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
