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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
