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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix

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Presence

The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

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This Self-Referential Film

Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel

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Black Bag

The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere