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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
