
The Substance(2024)
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.


“Who are SECONDS? The answer is almost too terrifying for words!”
An unhappy middle-aged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new look and identity; one that comes with its own price.

Rock Hudson
Antiochus 'Tony' Wilson

Salome Jens
Nora Marcus

John Randolph
Arthur Hamilton

Will Geer
Old Man

Jeff Corey
Mr. Ruby

Richard Anderson
Dr. Innes

Murray Hamilton
Charlie Evans

Karl Swenson
Dr. Morris

Khigh Dhiegh
Davalo

Frances Reid
Emily Hamilton
Seconds is a science fiction, thriller, horror film released in 1966 exploring themes of blackmail, new identity, secret organization, plastic surgery, malibu, black and white. Directed by John Frankenheimer, it stars Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, John Randolph. An unhappy middle-aged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new look and identity; one that comes with its own price.
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