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The Substance

Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel

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The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4

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Black Bag

The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel