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A fading celebrity takes a black market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of themselves. There’s nothing scarier than being human, and these films fully explore the inhuman ways our bodies can betray us. Ray Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but he passed away in May of that year before he could film his scenes.
Elisabeth Sparkle: There was a slight abuse of the Substance
Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director’s “Thank You Notes” during the credits. The bathroom mirror reappears intact after being smashed multiple times during the fight sequence. A special thanks in the credits goes to the many extras in the theatrical scene, which was covered in blood.
The Substance is an absolute trip
Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode Dated September 20, 2024 (2024). Pump It UpWritten by Michael Hall, Leonardo StellaPerformed by Earl GregoryProduced by Julien Deguines. Coralie Fargeat delivers a clever and grotesque commentary on our obsession with youth, turning Hollywood’s vanity into a nightmare you can’t look away from, even when you want to.
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Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are perfectly cast, each playing their roles. The film’s satirical edge and surreal visuals hit hard, even if the final act descends into chaos. Just when you think the film has reached its peak of disgust, an even more depraved visual lurks around the corner.
Love it or hate it, The Substance is an experience you won’t forget
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