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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere