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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
