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The Substance, a fading celebrity uses a black-market drug to create a younger version of herself, leading to unforeseen and horrifying consequences.
Details
Directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a once-celebrated actress whose career is waning due to ageism in Hollywood. Desperate to reclaim her youth and stardom, she turns to a clandestine drug that replicates her cells, producing a younger, idealized version of herself named Sue. As Elisabeth and Sue navigate their intertwined existence, tensions escalate, culminating in a grotesque and tragic confrontation that critiques society's obsession with youth and beauty. The Substance is available for rent on Caxflix.com.
Team
- Director: Coralie Fargeat
- Producer: Coralie Fargeat
- Cast: Demi Moore,Margaret Qualley,Dennis Quaid,Edward Hamilton-Clark
- Genres: Body Horror,Dark Comedy,Psychological Horror
- Language: English
