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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
