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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
