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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
