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This Satirical Thriller

Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10

This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix

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Presence Film

Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4

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The Black Phone

Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4

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The Tammy Faye Biopic

In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4

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Black Bag

This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere