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The Substance Film

Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel

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This Self-Referential Film

Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel