Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, which garnered a 13-minute standing ovation and the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, has arrived in US theaters and is generating significant awards buzz, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave the film an 8/10 rating, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" criticizing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
Streaming and Viewing Options for The Substance
### The Substance
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### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity ousted from her fitness show. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at Amazon A 4K version is also available for those seeking a physical copy.
Plot Summary
The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, follows former A-lister Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) as she encounters a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her into the younger Sue (Margaret Qualley), but with a catch: they must alternate bodies weekly.
Cast and Crew
- Director/Writer: Coralie Fargeat
- Elisabeth Sparkle: Demi Moore
- Sue: Margaret Qualley
- Harvey: Dennis Quaid
Rating and Runtime
Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes. No post-credits scene.
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