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7.2
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8.4

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anderskorsgaard
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 10

Holy moly! A masterpiece in modern body-horror! Demi Moore is brilliant as Elisabeth/Sue, the sfx are amazing and the foley work and score is amazing! I'm blown away!

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Cast & Crew

Coralie Fargeat
As (uncredited)
Coralie Fargeat
Director
Dennis Quaid
As Harvey
Demi Moore
As Elisabeth
Ashley Lambert
As Additional Voices (voice)
Ranjani Brow
As Additional Voices (voice)

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In a world obsessed with youth and beauty, a fading celebrity stumbles upon an underground drug known as The Substance, promising to transform her into a younger, flawless version of herself. This miraculous potion allows her to create an alter ego who embodies everything she wishes to be, but at a terrifying cost. As she navigates this new reality, the thin line between desire and horror begins to blur. With rules governing how they must share their time—one week each—the challenges of maintaining control escalate dramatically. As the two versions of herself clash, the pursuit of perfection spirals into chaos and self-destruction. What starts as a dream soon descends into a nightmare that questions the very essence of identity and self-worth.

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The Substance was released in theaters on September 20, 2024.

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The Substance was released for streaming on October 10, 2025.