The Substance
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The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, the film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who, after being fired by her producer due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself with unexpected side effects. The film is noted for its satirical elements and grotesque, hyperrealistic imagery. Motivated by societal pressures on women's bodies and aging, Fargeat wrote the screenplay in two years, assembling a production team spanning France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Principal photography began in France in August 2022 and concluded in October, lasting 108 days. It extensively used prosthetic makeup and other practical effects, including suits, puppetry, dummies, insert shots, and approximately 21,000 liters of fake blood to portray Elisabeth's drug-induced transformation. Read more
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