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 subsequently received five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN awarded the film an 8/10, 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 A-list celebrity ousted from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonFor those seeking a physical copy, The Substance is available on 4K Ultra HD. Consult our comprehensive guide for further details on upcoming Blu-ray releases.
Plot Summary: The Substance
Writer-director Coralie Fargeat's The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller. Mubi's official synopsis:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading A-lister, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The catch? They must share their lives, one week in each body. Sounds simple, right?
Cast and Crew
Coralie Fargeat wrote and directed The Substance, starring:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R for intense bloody violence, gore, explicit nudity, and language. The film's runtime is 2 hours and 20 minutes, excluding any post-credits scenes.
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