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The Substance

The Substance

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

20247.12h 21m

Overview

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

Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Written by Coralie Fargeat
Produced by Eric Fellner, Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan
Box OfficeBudget: $17.5MRevenue: $76.5M

Top Cast

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Elisabeth

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Sue

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Harvey

Edward Hamilton-Clark

Edward Hamilton-Clark

Fred

Gore Abrams

Gore Abrams

Oliver

Oscar Lesage

Oscar Lesage

Troy

Christian Erickson

Christian Erickson

Man at Diner

Robin Greer

Robin Greer

Male Nurse

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

Doctor

Hugo Diego Garcia

Hugo Diego Garcia

Diego - Boyfriend

Themes & Keywords

new year's evecapitalismbirthdayblack marketidentitybeautysatireagingcelebrityfemale protagonistlos angeles, californiahas beenaerobicsdisfigurementwoman in jeopardywoman directorsubstancegrimbeauty standardsinsecure womanself imagedrugbody horrorfemale rageyouthactressambiguousfarcicalsardonicréveillon

About The Substance

The Substance is a horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 2024 exploring themes of new year's eve, capitalism, birthday, black market, identity, beauty. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, it stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid. A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

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