Film · 2024 · R · 2h 21m · Horror, Science Fiction
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
Seen · Jun 8
TrailerStreaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Synopsis
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Reception
- Critics
- 89%
- Audience
- 76%
Critics were very positive about Coralie Fargeat's body-horror film. Demi Moore's performance drew particular praise, as did the film's dark humor and intelligence. Its extreme, repulsive imagery was noted as a deliberate part of the experience.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $18M
- Domestic
- $17.6M
- Worldwide
- $77.3M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Demi MooreElisabeth
Dennis QuaidHarvey
Edward Hamilton-ClarkFred
Gore AbramsOliver
Oscar LesageTroy
Christian EricksonMan at Diner
Crew
Coralie FargeatDirector
RaffertieMusic
Benjamin KračunCinematography
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