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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
