Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was celebrated with a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its debut in US theaters. Since then, the film has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Featuring the now Oscar-nominated performances of Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN's review awarded it an 8/10, praising it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques the celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty.
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### The Substance
2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model but offers a seven-day free trial. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service, The Substance is also available to rent or purchase from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister who is dismissed from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. She turns to THE SUBSTANCE, a mysterious drug that, with just one injection, transforms her into the stunning, youthful Sue.$42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonIf you're looking to enhance your horror collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more details on physical releases, explore our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
What Is The Substance About?
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller crafted by writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis from Mubi:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?
The Substance Cast
The Substance was penned and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The film features the following cast:
Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R for its intense scenes of bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits, and does not feature a post-credits scene.
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