The movie
The Substance
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Length: 142 min
Country: France, United States of America
Language spoken: English
Language subtitles: Dutch
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Demi Moore
Director: Coralie Fargeat
Release date: 19/09/2024
Description
Celebrity Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), now lead dancer in a fitness program, is rejected by her producer because of her age. Then she receives the offer to create a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) using the substance referenced in the title. But in order to do this, rules have to be followed and this is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for the younger version - with severe consequences.
And that's where Fargeat comes into its own - even more so than with her former film \"Revenge\".
Body horror at its best, which almost makes Cronenberg, Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna look like beginners.
And that's where Fargeat comes into its own - even more so than with her former film \"Revenge\".
Body horror at its best, which almost makes Cronenberg, Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna look like beginners.
