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, stylish, 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 real horror fans (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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