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.

Demi Moore returns in the role of a lifetime as Elisabeth Sparkle in what many call the wildest and most repulsive film of the year. The film shocked audiences when it premiered in the main competition at Cannes earlier this year. This is the second film by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, who drew inspiration from some of the best films in the body horror genre. The result is a unique film that delivers a powerful critique of the film industry's treatment of women.

This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy. 

Director

Coralie Fargeat (b. 1976) is a French director and screenwriter. She broke through with her feature film debut, Revenge (2017), which received several awards and critical acclaim. The Substance premiered in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024.

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