The Substance
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Synopsis
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Cast
- Demi Moore
- Margaret Qualley
- Dennis Quaid
- Edward Hamilton-Clark
- Gore Abrams
- Oscar Lesage
- Christian Erickson
- Robin Greer
- Tom Morton
- Hugo Diego Garcia
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- Sep 19, 2024
mama a girl inside you
jarodMay 20, 2024Yet the most unbelievable thing is that she built that secret room all by herself
Jack SalvadoriSep 19, 2024somehow the nastiest thing in this film was dennis quaid eating shrimp
hugeasmammoth - Aug 23, 2024
very mindful very demi moore
vasiliSep 20, 2024Barbie for people who listen to Charli xcx
jer ☘️Sep 4, 2024This is what ozempic is secretly doing to y'all
Sophie Holsinger - Sep 19, 2024
watching the last 30 minutes of this movie with a packed audience is truly one of life's greatest pleasures.
davidehrlichMay 20, 2024new year new me
KarstenSep 19, 2024If I became Margaret Qualley, I wouldn't want to go back to my real body either
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- Devin Masson dislikedThe Substance
movie had no soul, the overt nudity was unnecessary (I understand it was the point. Still dumb) it’s actually the worst movie I’ve ever seen. The last 7.5 minutes of the movie is genuinely something I could never have seen coming and not in a good way. I couldn’t stop laughing
Isa lovedThe SubstancePersonally, i thought the guy eating shrimp at the beginning was grosser than the ending
Claire dislikedThe Substanceİ cant bring myself to dislike it but i feel personally violated and queue doesn’t have a button for that the movie feels written by two different people who couldn’t agree on the storyline
- bean lovedThe Substance
Oh. My. God. This was insane. Disturbing. Disgusting. This really delivered. Incredible performances paired with an interesting, unique, and real story. Extreme tension. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I loved it. Amazing. Shocking. Horrifying. I want to see it again.
Sam Richards dislikedThe SubstanceAbsolutely awful movie. First hour and a half we’re interesting and I loved the concept but I feel like it was not for a horror as gruesome as this. By the last half hour I just wanted it to end. It was all shock factor and no substance.
Dark Sun likedThe SubstanceThe first two acts were fantastic. The camera work and symbolism were incredibly well done. Dennis Quaid was amazing. Practical effects were great, CGI was MCU level bad. Even though it’s crucial to the story, the overt nudity was not for me. It just felt way too much in my opin.
- Isaiah is "meh" onThe Substance
This was a 2 hour 15 minute short film
zxki lovedThe SubstanceSome of the most specifically accurate portrayals of anxiety, depression, paranoia, rage, ageism, sexism, society, addiction, self-harm, psychosis, self-image, and the list goes on. Just like the graphic body horror, which comes close to that of 'The Fly', this film projects how excruciating and…
Amy T is "meh" onThe SubstanceWhen I watched the trailer I thought it was going to be like Black Mirror episode. I really liked the beginning but then the ending ruined it for me but the whole premise of the movie is pretty cool.
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- MHMargaret Hoang
Must See Movie in 2014
JVJavier Valdesi guess i learn nothing
MNMell next doorDefinitely going straight to bed
- RMRaymond Melendez
body horror done right. its intense and something you need to see.
BFBob FreebornDifferent.... in a good way. Definitely not what I was expecting. Go see it for yourself.
HMHerman ManuelSatire—- Good message and warning for people who love to make themselves young through plastic surgery or any other means . They eventually become worse as monsters.
- ILIshmael Lanzo
OMFG
FCFrankie CI’ve seen plenty of horror movies and this was something completely different and unique, I absolutely loved it!! 5 Stars!! If I would rate it more I would, Highly recommend to watch this movie.
CAcheryl averyWaste of time. Disappointing. Surprising Demi Moore took the job.
Metacritic
Sep 17, 2024
Ultimately, The Substance isn’t saying anything new, but the extremes to which it’s willing to go make it unforgettable cinema.
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
Jul 2, 2024
The humanity of Demi Moore’s performance, the greatest of her career, gives Coralie Fargeat’s boldest ideas an emotional backbeat.
Chuck Bowen
Slant Magazine
May 20, 2024
A bold dissection on aging and self-hatred Fargeat’s latest work is an utter visual marvel and features superb performances from its lead actresses; Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
Gregory Ellwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Substance (2024) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Substance (2024)?
The movie is 2hr 20min long.
What's The Substance (2024) about?
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Who's the cast of The Substance (2024)?
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
- Edward Hamilton-Clark as Fred
- Gore Abrams as Oliver
- Oscar Lesage as Troy
- Christian Erickson as Man at Diner
- Robin Greer as Male Nurse
- Tom Morton as Doctor
- Hugo Diego Garcia as Diego - Boyfriend
Who's the director behind The Substance (2024)?
Coralie Fargeat directed The Substance (2024).
Who produced The Substance (2024)?
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner produced The Substance (2024).
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