Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, which garnered a 13-minute standing ovation and the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, has arrived in US theaters and is generating significant awards buzz, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave the film an 8/10 rating, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" critiquing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
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Streaming The Substance
### The Substance
2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, not Netflix or Hulu. Mubi is a subscription service, but offers a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or buy it from digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee Results### The Substance on Blu-ray
### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister ousted from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonExpand your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. For more physical media releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
Synopsis and Details
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Mubi's official synopsis:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading celebrity, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? They must share their lives, one week at a time. Simple, right?
Cast and Crew
- Director/Writer: Coralie Fargeat
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
Rating and Runtime
Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes. No post-credits scene.
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