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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
