Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it also received a remarkable 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its debut in US theaters. Since then, the film has garnered numerous accolades and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Starring the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, The Substance has been praised by IGN with an 8/10 review, which described it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques the obsession with youth and beauty in celebrity culture.

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### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi and not on platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription basis but offers a seven-day free trial. If you're hesitant to subscribe to another service, The Substance is also available to rent or buy from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]

0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister who loses her job on a fitness TV show to the studio head, Harvey. Drawn to the mysterious THE SUBSTANCE, one injection transforms her into the youthful and stunning Sue. $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonIf you're looking to enhance your horror movie collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more information on physical releases, check out our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

What Is The Substance About?

The Substance is a gripping satirical body horror-thriller crafted by writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis provided by Mubi:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?

The Substance Cast

The Substance was penned and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The film features the following cast:

Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime

The Substance is Rated R for its intense scenes of bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and strong language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits, and does not include a post-credits scene.

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