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The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix

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Presence

Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4

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The Spy Mystery

This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel