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07/09/2024 Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller 2h 21m
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Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

Overview

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

  1. Coralie Fargeat

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Demi Moore

    Elisabeth

  2. Margaret Qualley

    Sue

  3. Dennis Quaid

    Harvey

  4. Edward Hamilton-Clark

    Fred

  5. Gore Abrams

    Oliver

  6. Oscar Lesage

    Troy

  7. Christian Erickson

    Man at Diner

  8. Robin Greer

    Male Nurse

  9. Tom Morton

    Doctor

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Reviews

A review by QuarkKent
Written by QuarkKent on 2026-01-20
_The Substance_ swings hard for shock value but lands in a muddled heap. The film’s body‑horror excess quickly turns repetitive, and the social commentary feels so surface-level that it smothers any nuance the story might have had. Despite a committed lead performance, the pacing is sluggish, the tone wobbles between satire and chaos, and the final act spirals into noise rather than meaning. It’s a visually bold misfire that never finds a coherent point.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$17,500,000.00

Revenue
$77,316,812.00

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