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This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform

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Presence

The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel

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The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel

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The Spy Mystery

This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema