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This Satirical Thriller

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix

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Presence

Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

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This Self-Referential Film

Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema