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The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix

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Presence

The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network

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The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4

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Black Bag

The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel