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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
