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The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone Horror

The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere