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The Substance

The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This classic whodunit story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix

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Presence Film

The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere

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This Self-Referential Film

Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network

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The Black Phone Horror

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4

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Black Bag

The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere