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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
