The Substance (2024) ****

An unflinching, unforgiving tale of body dysmorphia, unnatural beauty standards, fame, ageism, and gender roles in the form of an immensely enjoyable, hilarious, grotesque, over the top body horror satire. There's been a ton of hype (something I'm always wary of) surrounding The Substance (2024), but, despite the film taking a while to fully get me on board, I can confirm that it 100% delivers the goods. 

You can tell that this picture was made by a real horror fan (the effects are wonderful). The finale is truly a spectacle of blood 'n' guts 'n' viscera. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley deliver fearless, committed performances and Dennis Quaid plays a perfect slimeball. This movie had me and my Weirdo friends buzzing afterward. Cheers, Coralie Fargeat.

Recommended for fans of Antiviral (2012), A Cure For Wellness (2016) (review), Dead Alive (1992) (review), The Fly (1986), Possession (1981), Requiem For A Dream (2000) (review), The Shining (1980) (review), Society (1989), and The Thing (1982) (review).

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