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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
