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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere