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This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. 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 you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network

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This Creepy Thriller

Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4

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Black Bag

The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere