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The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix

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Presence Film

Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

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This Self-Referential Film

The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4

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Black Bag

This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel