A has-been resorts to a mysterious cure to regain some of her lost glory with unexpected consequences.
'The Substance' is a horror film that does not hide the fact that it is actually a body horror (an element that could have been used as a nice twist). Thus, when the horrors do take place, the effect is diminished and the focus stays mainly on the story. Metaphorically, the film has a lot of.. substance, human nature being frivolous but also unfair in its evolution and the film shows this fact in a realistic way. What does not hit the viewer in the same way is the fact that frivolity turns the individual into a complete idiot who sabotages themselves exponentially. May be true for the mediocre masses, but the film is not for them. And yet the film is a success, and on many other levels too: Demi Moore successfully returns in a role that showcases her talent and is being praised, aaand a body horror film is actually considered for well known awards such as the Oscar and the Golden Globes.
Director: Coralie Fargeat
With: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
Rating: 7.5/10
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