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This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix

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Presence Film

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4

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The Black Phone Horror

Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema