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The Substance

The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform

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This Supernatural Story

Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4

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This Espionage Thriller

This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema