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The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix

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Presence

Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel

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Black Bag

This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema