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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
