The Substance - Movie Review

[@originaozz]

Yes! The mirror scene hits so hard. Some day you just don't feel enough. You can change your clothes over & over or fix your make up, but it still doesn't change how you feel inside.

[@jalarconcedeno]

this was so strong a scene and so true I gotta admit about our insecurities even when we are feeling great sometimes the mirror can play these tricks on us at any age

[@Steve-zq8ge]

I was so rooting for her and hoping she’d make it out the door😭

[@regal394]

@@Steve-zq8ge she would have had a wonderful time

[@hopefulromantic.]

Wait is that a genuinely unintended pun lol

[@LoganardoDVinci]

Genuinely the most affecting scene in the whole movie.

[@sparrowwilson4514]

Considering Demi’s relationship with her own aging process, it’s actually really cool that she starred in this movie. I bet it was real cathartic for her. I hope she does more interesting movies like this because she’s a good actor.

[@DannyPodcast]

actress no?

[@sarrra24666]

@@DannyPodcast do you enjoy being so pedantic?

[@ldkinbote]

@@DannyPodcast The word "actor" is a unisex word because the suffix "or" means "one who" so it just means "one who acts." The word actress came later, probably when women became allowed to act on stage as a way to differentiate male and female actors. My sister, who was an actor, corrected me on this when I was young saying that they are all just actors.

[@GigiMichelina]

​@@DannyPodcast I know some terms are difficult for you to understand. For decades they've been referring to them as actors. Not being able to understand this is a very small brain problem

[@janeopie2831]

But does she recognise her own body dysmorphia? No press release has even mentioned the correlation, hmm

[@derrviel]

Was feeling down about aging and losing my youth but I'm so glad I decided to watch this on my birthday yesterday. The scene where the original self brought her own portrait back while being all old and wrinkly made me tear up. It's the moment where you realise that even though you're getting older, what you have now is not as bad as what you think. I will cherish what I have now and be happy.

[@mayanon7038]

That's beautiful

[@timellis7724]

I feel that the yellow coat deserves it own credit. Part armour, part cape. I was genuinely saddened when it got ruined with blood stains.

[@harshthechampful]

Maybe it symbolises nothing lasts forever just like our bodies

[@Virgocloud]

I feel like Demi’s yellow coat 🧥 symbolized the opening shot of the egg getting injected with the substance. She was the matrix. Everything that came from her was her. Every scene was definitely intentional. Fantastic film I’m completely obsessed with this movie!⚠️🧪💉

[@Adrian101882]

@@Virgocloudvery nice interpretation! Great eye!

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

The yellow coat is iconic 💅

[@dirtydinner6463]

Harvey eating the crawfish is a metaphor for how Hollywood chews and spits out women in the industry leaving them as nothing but a shell of their former self.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

who cares qualley stole the show

[@aidacailar1126]

It also shows that men in the entertainment industry, even 50+ year old men, can be as imperfect as they want and still maintain their privileges and status. But, women "have" to be perfect, or else they'll be judged harshly.

[@Zack-bl2gg]

@@aidacailar1126 I feel like it's more that they can be old, not "ugly". Old is equated to ugly in the film(or rather disgusting), but that doesn't quite make them the same. you see this with the man who introduces Elizabeth to the substance:he feels the need to be young as well. Harvey, while old, is clearly not ugly. There were men shown that were ugly, Harvey was just gross. More "men can be gross", especially with the whole "pretty girls should smile" lines

[@Goblin_Hunter87]

Or.. it’s just gross without any meaning

[@simon_xcx]

@@Goblin_Hunter87surface level sure. but it does represent that

[@Dethmaster64]

A body horror movie being described as impossible to watch while eating is a compliment of the highest order

[@shan4680]

I bought not one but two choc-tops before this film (I usually get only one) and ate them both. I was hungry afterwards.

[@RaymondStormbl3ssed]

The problem happens after you’ve seen the movie when you’re eating dinner and those images start flashing and you lose your appetite.

[@jasonsmith530]

Triggered the fatties

[@alexhein6054]

The director said she was inspired a little by requiem for a dream

[@shan4680]

@@RaymondStormbl3ssed I've spent a lot of time assisting in surgery and thinking about lunch.

[@denji_ai]

"This is not an eating movie" this line is enough for me to get excited

[@JamesKeithProduction]

I ate three different snacks 😅

[@TheTeresamori]

I take this as a dare to be honest

[@maddyG7414]

I get dread 😂 I want to watch it but I don’t have a strong stomach

[@shawklan27]

Doesn't help that my local cineworld is offering a free popcorn and drink with my ticket, so ima gotta brace myself for the worse 😂

[@WretchedDrummer]

I was eating but I had to stop chewing at certain points LMAO

[@coppersulfate]

I took my boyfriend to see it. We both went in blind. No trailers, no context, no reviews beforehand. I left the theater with the biggest smile on my face. It was EPIC!

[@alexhein6054]

Sadly the movie flopped

[@princessmobucks]

im taking my date tonight

[@seancraig8716]

@@princessmobuckslol oops

[@TheKober]

My wife and I went to see this movie tonight, under the same premise as yours, and while I loved it, I knew while we were just in the beginning that it she would hate it. It is the kind of movie that she hates, and my prophecy was fulfilled, she was extremely pissed when it finally ended, she absolutely hated everything about it.

[@coppersulfate]

@@TheKober my boyfriend also hated it. That’s how I know it was good lol.

[@RosyPinky100]

I was in shock. I saw the movie half an hour ago and I am still speechless.

[@paularose9407]

Anyone else come here just to read what other people thought of it? I had an elderly couple next to me and while the husband laughed hysterically during moments of the last scene, his wife had her legs curled up on her seat covering her eyes. I think what I enjoyed most about this movie is sitting among an audience and hearing the shrieks and gasps. It truly is such a wonderful experience because not many movies generate such a response. Two people in the row in front of me walked out during what I will now call "The Elephant man moment" and it was amazing to see. If a movie can disturb some people that much it's earned any rewards it gets! TWO THUMBS UP..... or .... one good thumb and maybe one rotting one LOL.

[@steffenbendel6031]

Yes, came here to see what other people say. Seemed quit surreal. What kind of apartment is she supposed to be living in, having the penthouse vibe, but also a neighbour that does not seems to live in a rather cheaper flat.

[@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470]

Most people in ours, me included, were laughing due to the insanity of the last 20 minutes lol. It did feel darkly comedic

[@vamvam7690]

@@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470same, I was crying laughing for most of the last third

[@peach_total]

one thumb up, and one extremely old thumb up

[@blending_in]

​@@steffenbendel6031THANK YOU

[@Shemonstercomics]

Demi Moore was perfectly cast for this movie. In a way it's a reflection of her. A very talented very beautiful actress having to deal with getting older and the way Hollywood and society as a whole view ageing actresses. It's true. Once an actress reaches a certain age, film roles dry up. They can't find work and they are constantly compared to much younger modern actresses. It's a film about how society views and treats ageing actresses and the effects of that.

[@Shionshowa]

What about male actor ? Same for them. What’s a male actor 60 or above still get top billing or considered as an A list stars that rack in money ? like 1% chance of that happening. It’s like saying if Dustin Hoffman or Robert De Niro get billed as a top stars in 2024 is never happening again.

[@Mai-jt6us]

@@Shionshowa brad pitt and george clooney literally just got paid $35 millions for an apple movie with mid reviews. Brad is 60 and keeps getting casted with actress half his age

[@harrydyers4084]

The horrors of this film can be felt by men as well, ageing and bodily decay are universal fears. Though this might be a hard watch especially for a 50 something year old woman, this film goes nuts lol

[@Shionshowa]

@@Mai-jt6us Brad Pitt just turn 60 last December so all of those films were shot when he was in his 50s plus Clooney isn’t that active much anymore. He past his prime

[@ihsuFM89]

I felt even the ending could be compared to any aging actresses getting too much plastic surgery, Botox, and any work done to their bodies. Them being judged by the very audience they entertain, yet it’s how the system that they work for that gets them trapped in that mindset in the first place. Inject anything to stop the natural aging process to only then look “unnatural”.

[@BuckysKnifeFlip]

So Dennis Quaid eating will finally top Denethor eating in LotR. Thanks. I hate it. Haha

[@MartijnPennings]

I respectfully disagree. The scene with Denethor was simply longer and had much more tension in it. Dennis Quaid is more a comedic character in the movie than a menacing one. The anti-ASMR shrimp eating is still disgusting though.

[@vamvam7690]

@@MartijnPenningsnot to mention the state he leaves the table in 😅

[@Cbb3225]

@@MartijnPennings100% this movie packed a weak punch I felt with his moments

[@m.h.1593]

That’s what it reminded me of! It was killing me! Thanks!

[@teenprez]

That was honestly the most disgusting part of the movie for me 😂

[@Natcation]

12 people were in the theater with me at the start. I was the only one who made it to the end. Older couple in the front made me laugh when she yelled Henry can we please just leave.

[@vamvam7690]

@Natcation Are you in USA? I’ve seen lots of people in the comments saying that people walked out the theatre, screamed, shouted out loud etc. I’ve never seen anyone do anything like that at the cinema in my life! Wondered if that’s more of an American thing? 🤷‍♀️

[@UKboom210]

I had 4 in mine and we stuck to the end. There were a couple parts in there that had me dying laughing

[@AChickandaDuck]

That’s so funny 😂 I found the gore very off putting at first (the squelching noises OMG) but by the end it was so over the top I was laughing

[@jacobstevens7046]

​@@vamvam7690Yeah I was also laughing for a lot of the film, but the third act had me 😦😦😦

[@vamvam7690]

@@jacobstevens7046 it got so absurd by the end 😅

[@theholymackerel072]

The ending of this movie is so grotesque that it’s almost unbelievable.

[@Camo-un8ee]

I cleaned up other theaters as quick as possible just to see the ending proper. As a body horror media enjoyer, this movie sends chills down my spine and I love it

[@Steve-zq8ge]

Ending went too far😆. Didn’t have to go as ridiculous but still a great movie.

[@kidneystonermusic]

I did not think it was going to be a full-on Evil Dead movie at the end

[@deanbarrett5953]

@@Steve-zq8geNah, I think that was kind of the point. It was brilliant.

[@Steve-zq8ge]

@@kidneystonermusic Exactly. That was the unnecessary part (although I was hoping Dennis Quaid would catch some wrath at the end)!

[@SeanSidious]

Never had an experience like this before in a cinema, the visuals and sound together just is an onslaught on the senses.

[@gooptaco2420]

Watched it last night and my God this was PHENOMENAL!! The CAMERA WORK, Cinematography, the crisp sound design, and the stellar acting!! This is hands down my favorite movie of 2024. Straight 10/10! And I do NOT give movies a perfect score a lot at all. Was already sold on the idea and it being something new and fresh and was NOT DISAPPOINTED

[@anitaknight3915]

I am excited to see it after hearing the same director/writer of Revenge is behind this film because that movie was beautiful and stylistic. I thought strange darling was shot stylistically beautiful and unique too.

[@jeremyterkelsen2518]

I thought it was good for the first hour and a half but god that third act was terrible and completely over the top

[@mbl1334]

@@jeremyterkelsen2518 Thank you!

[@camzane52]

@@jeremyterkelsen2518 It was suppose to be over the top. It's a display of all the violence and horrific things that are project at her throughout her life and the movie. The women shouting and calling her disgusting from the stands, the men who call her a monster and literally physically assault her, then she violently projects blood back onto them in a show of anger after begging them to accept her as she is and after she has accepted who she was. Its everything it was suppose to be even though it was wildly unsettling, chaotic, and loud.

[@vamvam7690]

@@camzane52the problem is it’s just shown in such an absurd way. Me and my two friends were literally crying laughing at all the ‘old person monster’ stuff…it was so slapstick and ridiculously over the top 😅

[@TheReelRapNerd]

This is the ultimate body horror film of the decade. I haven't seen a film that grossed me out like this in a while. It just escalates continuously to a point of unpredictable insanity lol

[@Crukren89]

Bro that 3rd act is completely nuts

[@TheReelRapNerd]

@Crukren89 I literally clutched my mouth in awe, lol. Completely shocked at how it started and how far it went.

[@Crukren89]

@@TheReelRapNerd I kid you not. So did i lmaooo

[@WretchedDrummer]

It gets worse and worse... in the best way. lol

[@MrOnetedify]

the END was just insane LMAO ! Only a few movies made me keep my mouth open in intrigue.... one of them was Saw lol...

[@TheWitchsRattle]

This movie was.... definitely unforgettable. And totally worth the theater experience.

[@hideotrolljima907]

Agree ,definitely unforgettable

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

I cant watch horror movies in the theatre because they always show it in the small theatre and you get stuck next to idiots

[@foggyvhs8790]

Man I’d have loved to watch it with like sooo many movie casuals who went in blind 😂

[@maniacguitar]

Missed in the cinema - was amazing in TV though ❤

[@davidzuniga904]

@@maniacguitarit’s on tv?

[@hoaxheaux]

I just saw it today and it blew me away. This is one of the most standout body horror sci fi films I've ever seen, and I freaking hope Demi gets recognized for it.

[@sueblack5794]

It was crazy bannansa, some crazy sh*t and perfect.

[@machutheartist]

I just came from watching the film and it’s honestly one of the best films I’ve seen in recent years. The body horror is immaculate and I loved the commentary behind the film

[@BogusBigusDingus]

😮 I think you want to add “home” between “came” and “from.” Unless of course thats your thing friend. Just… uh… helping.

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

😂​@@BogusBigusDingus

[@Paulxl]

It's the movie I've enjoyed the most since Parasite. Loved it.

[@moonvibes1322]

If it's one of your best films in recent years well maybe you need to watch more movie, because this one is legit dumb

[@Paulxl]

@@moonvibes1322 What an asshole.

I can't believe what I just saw! Demi Moore is awesome for going the distance with the prosthetics and pushing it to the limits.

[@GigiMichelina]

Your comment has me truly intrigued.

[@steffenbendel6031]

In the beginning, is it the unaltered naked Demi Moore?

[@stevethomas74]

The 'old hag' body suit ALONE had me slack of jaw and retching slightly. And then that third act doth kicketh in....

[@vamvam7690]

@@steffenbendel6031I think it’s her own body yes, if not it’s a _very_ similar body double

[@VarSUBTOVAR]

I saw The Substance at this year’s Cannes film festival. It was fantastic.

[@ulicesvilla6995]

Is it "Martyrs" levels? Because I cannot handle that lol

[@visualpr3cision]

I’m going in 2 hours, I’ll let you know. I love the original martyrs but it’s a one and done watch for me, haah.

[@miquonk]

@@visualpr3cisionwould love your own review, after you check it ojt

[@sorosspy]

​@@ulicesvilla6995idk I think people making it worse than it seems, there is a LOT of body horror, that is true but it is made in a sense that it doesn't even look humanoid/ realistic, its bordeline a fantasy, also it's funny sometimes intentionally or not so it makes disgusting scenes more barrable to get through

[@anitaknight3915]

​@@ulicesvilla6995lol you read my mind because I couldn't eat or drink anything during Martyrs!

[@JordanMaitlen]

Also got to see this last night. It’s easily one of the best of the year. It’s also further proof that body horror CAN actually be scary.

[@miquonk]

@@JordanMaitlen how would you describe the body horror in the movie?

[@JordanMaitlen]

@@miquonk have you seen the movie? I’m assuming you haven’t based on the way you asked I just want to be sure

[@clairelaffar2859]

I loved the body horror in the movie but I didn't find it a scary film

[@1stvinyl]

So with the list with shojo tsubiki

[@vamvam7690]

@@clairelaffar2859was it genuinely supposed to be scary? I was crying with laughter at certain points (like most of the last half hour-ish) as were my two friends I watched it with

[@rileywaterman9261]

the actual practically of the substance was a really incredible thing to see come to fruition. The injection, The food matrix, the logistics of switching and these 2 entities sharing a lifeline, it’s a type of dynamic that doesn’t exist anywhere else. Genius.

[@Revels]

Yes I liked that some thought had been put into the process rather than just an injection.

[@nelsonth]

I mean, it's not actually THAT practical or realistic, there's no way a full grown adult can come out of another adult; it was always more metaphorical than anything

[@Paulxl]

@@Revels The whole process is full of meaning. I really like it for that reason.

[@Paulxl]

@@nelsonth The whole movie was a metaphor. I don't think Coralie Fargeat meant everything in the movie to be literal.

[@Freemasonry112]

Yes it dose i have seven days before I got to switch back shit i wish it wasn't true this shit is costly 😂 i should have never sign up for this

[@marcusdoyle3918]

I don’t know what I watched but it was the most memorable movie experience of recent memory. STRONG David kronenberg vibes

[@markatkinson167]

Totally agree, I'll not forget this movie

[@ATSinclair11]

Same had a lot of death becomes her and reanimator mixed in. There were six of us in the theater all six of us made it, but we all sat around for about 10 minutes afterwards in silence, and then talked with each other for another 10m to process.

[@BatAmerica]

Body horror is such a fascinating concept for audiences. It takes something so familiar to us, our bodies, and twists it into something scarier than any foreign idea. However, some body horror movies rely more on shock than humanizing the characters being transformed. Hopefully, The Substance has substance.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

they can't all be Terrifier 2

[@MartijnPennings]

I saw it this afternoon and in my humble opinion the Substance has both shock and substance. I really didn't know what to expect except for the trailer but the film transcends the trailer by every metric.

[@BatAmerica]

@@MartijnPennings Thank you for the recommendation.

[@WretchedDrummer]

@@BatAmerica It does have substance. It deals with real life issues like people hating their bodies, aging, etc. but it is subtle about it. I recommend it! (Thee more people in the movie theater audience, the better!)

[@BatAmerica]

@@WretchedDrummer I got my ticket.

[@alexandra.h.b.]

As a person with body dysmorphia, fear of aging and love for the horor movies, I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie. I'm just glad somebody had the idea to talk about this haunting subject through a body horror genre. The struggle is real, more and more people want to achieve this unrealistic physical standard of the best version of yourself possible. No matter what you achieve, there is still more to do, more to improve. In theory we should take care of ourselves and accept our flaws, the things outside of our control,but in practice it is very hard to do and the whole things reminds of some vicious cycle.

[@anitaknight3915]

I agree!! From the trailers I could tell that this film has deeper layers of body dysmorphia, perfectionism, self hatred, rejection, and the societal/inner pressures of beauty, perfection, anti aging, and thinness.

[@siqqybaby12]

If you have body dysmorphia and a fear of aging I would be very careful seeing this movie babe 🩷 cause it’s a lot

[@TheKrazyKajeevieShow]

You need Jesus Alexandra, through Him you'll learn this life in this sinful world is fleeting and to not be so narcissistic with your looks. It's the heart that matters, and your soul eternity, no fleshy desires. Jesus loves you.

[@ganzblaueye]

@@TheKrazyKajeevieShow Oh, come on ...

[@makeupbyjessx13]

I have body dysmorphia as well (trans for over 15 years) and this film was A LOT. I really had to separate myself from the story and enjoy it as a piece of art because otherwise it hits very close to home. It was a great, shocking film and I had to sit in my car for 5 minutes in the parking lot afterward and come down from the high that this movie took me on. I've never had a movie that gave me an experience quite like this.

[@Sullivanbeats]

The grossest part of this movie was when she got Stuckmannized in the third act, I threw up my burger on the spot

[@gooptaco2420]

Nothing prepared me for that scene bro 😭 I'm SO GLAD I decided to not get snacks this one time

[@thefirstbourne149]

What’s wrong with getting Stuckmannized?

[@LiquidusFoxalot]

@@thefirstbourne149 You’ll grow a beard and have tattoos like a millennial. Nothing wrong with that though

[@diegoramos27]

How did you have food for so long? I had finished my food by 5 mins of the movie

[@moses0686]

The most disgusting scene for me was Dennis Quaid eating the shrimp

[@atramentalistkoan]

What in the Chronenberg, Aronofsky, Kubrick, Jackson, did I just watch?

[@Maury_au_Arcos]

😂I did get a bit of a requiem for a dream vibe in there

[@herbplummer]

And some Gaspar Noé, too.

[@jonpacheco-r5g]

The red dress.​@@Maury_au_Arcos

[@elklown]

Omg yes, Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, The Shining and Dead Alive were all coming to my mind while I was watching it, oh and also de Rick and Morty Cronenberg episode XD

[@peach_total]

@@Maury_au_Arcosthe entire TV/cookbook part for sure

[@tjdw5251]

I mean just look at The Fly. We can't help ourselves by be repulsed by Brundle visually, but as he stands there talking about Insect Politics and we know what he once was and what he was once like we also can't help ourselves but sympathise with him and feel bad for him. It is upsetting and sad and repulsive at the same time. Not mutually exclusive things. Also just another reason that I think that The Fly (1986) is genuinely the greatest film ever made. It quite literally has everything and explores the entire human journey and all of its emotion and experience in just 90 minutes.

[@MrKillerNachos]

Not only did I felt grossed out, but the way that Coralie uses body horror to show how women feel with all these unreachable standards, also made me feel really moved

[@shantyclips6358]

And male beauty standards are any less taxing!? If anything, working out is much harder than just not eating stuff.

[@aryjarvis3161]

@@shantyclips6358what gym are you going to? Im pretty sure it’s about 50/50 where I go.

[@isaackim3385]

@@shantyclips6358nobodys sayjng tht male beauty standards dont exist. comment was js abt how the movie combats women beauty standards

[@shantyclips6358]

@@isaackim3385 To combat beauty standards is to combat beauty. Why do you want an uglier world?

[@KillBill808]

@@shantyclips6358 bro showed his own insecurity. Nobody said there's no male beauty standard, but that's not the point of the movie is it

[@imtheaaiden]

Just saw it last night, and I gotta say, it’s my favorite movie of the year. Perfect balance of heavy themes and grotesque, jaw dropping entertainment. I won’t spoil anything, but Chris was right, my stomach turned and I was repulsed in the best way possible. Amazing film on all levels, check it out if you like horror and can stomach body horror.

[@ulicesvilla6995]

Is it "Martyrs" levels? Because I cannot handle that lol. The Fly and pretty much anything cronenberg is just fine for me

[@Themeparkanxiety]

​@@ulicesvilla6995no, it's not that bad. It's closer to something like Reanimator

[@stevethomas74]

@@ulicesvilla6995 It's a LOT gorier than Martyrs, but arguably less upsetting as it is going for the absurd. I really likened some of this to Society if you've ever seen that? It's a damn good movie regardless!

[@chibidakis1]

Kubrick, Carpenter , and Lynch would be proud

[@chrisitl]

When this film ended, I said, "very david lynch!"

[@cheesybirdmess7349]

​@@chrisitlthe monster definitely immediately reminded me of the elephant

[@HcCrr-i5k]

Kubrick and Carpenter never released a body horror movie and the only Lynch thing that comes to mind that could fall in the bracket is Elephant Man.

[@chibidakis1]

@@HcCrr-i5k carpenters the Thing

[@chibidakis1]

@HcCrr-i5k mostly calls back to Kubrick scene

[@sweetsuite498]

It was an absolute RIOT! Was scream-laughing the entire time. Loved it!

[@shantyclips6358]

You need to see a psychologist.

[@Plagueis_The_Wise]

I was also scream-laughing at certain parts in the third act. A bit for the irony, but mostly to self-soothe 🤣

[@Plagueis_The_Wise]

Would probably not watch again though... nope, fuck that.

[@andriottijunior]

After watching this movie I went to the bathroom and unintentionally faced myself in the mirror while washing my hands. I starred at it for a few seconds and the feeling was pretty crazy, coz I can tell that for the first time I looked at myself without any judgments. That's the impact the movie had on me. I can easily say that this movie is in my top 5 best of the year and one of the best I've ever seen. It cannot be ignored by awards season. We all know it happens all the time with the horror genre, but this time around that should be unacceptable. Direction, screenplay, editing, cinematography, acting, sound design, make up...

[@koyaaanisquatsi]

I had a similar experience! I went to the movie theater bathroom and really appreciated me for just being me in the mirror

[@sybilsmith2742]

Saw this by myself this afternoon. I love private showings. I’m amazed I got thru this movie! I usually don’t watch horror movies. But I sat thru the whole thing while eating a donut and a protein bar. My stomach was just fine. This 67 year old Black woman loved it! Can’t wait to recommend this .

[@BLE000]

How bad is it? I want to go however need to understand why it’ll make you want to throw up?? Is there gore and blood?

[@Themeparkanxiety]

​@@BLE000a ton of blood and lots of vomiting 🤮. I loved it! 😅

[@vamvam7690]

@@BLE000there’s a lot of blood plus surgery visuals, vomiting, gross stuff with nails, eyes, teeth etc, grotesque combined blob human body part combos etc. I didn’t have an issue watching any part of it personally but clearly it’s a bit much for some people. Depends on your limits I guess 🤷‍♀️

[@kernoleary1394]

whole movie is absolutely disgusting, in a good way. Might be the grossest movie ive ever seen, and to my knowledge ive seen just about every "gross" movie ever ​@BLE000

[@kizzyisdead5545]

​@@BLE000no worse than being a menstruating woman. Or giving birth. Just being a woman. Nothing you won't have seen or felt before 😊

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

You just made me cancel my ticket for another movie for tomorrow and buy one for this one.

[@shan4680]

This film encourages you go to wild. See both!

[@mlamont235]

this movie was nuts, best movie I've seen all year

[@violinmke]

Oh yeah. It's something. Lot of syringes and buckets of blood though

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

don't its so discusting by the second half lol..but hey demi all nude was interesting lol

[@Imnottapinata]

I walked out 30 minutes in.

[@bannnnner]

My problem was: Why would Demi's character bother? she seems to not share the memories of her younger counter-part so she is sacrificing her looks, her time and her life for seemingly someone completely different from her to enjoy their youth. It needed for Demi to be able to feed of memories she inherits when switching back...or the younger her is identical to her at that age. It felt more an allegory of Mother/Daughter relationships

[@Pheenips]

To me, that’s kind of the point in a way. She’s been sold this fake idea of a “better you”, of beauty and youth and then for her to not actually experience any of those things herself, it shows how those ideals aren’t actually for YOU they’re for the ‘audience’ and society and the people who have told you that you’re only worth something if you’re young and beautiful etc. I think it’s actually a really strong message that supports the overall theme of the film!

[@user-hq1ld3ff3l]

i think its false ad “a better you” what does it means really becouse if you want a better you (you) work on you not creat another becouse another will not like you becouse it thinks its better so really when you think about it the movie is simplly telling us -life goes on-time is not the enemy if you exicuted and achevied during it regret is the enemy so demi wanted time again and in the movie she is a washedup star washedup but a star even an oscar winner one so her enemy was that she thought her looks only her looks not talent not hard work not luck not passion but for her it was only looks that matter and here i will upset you denis quid is real peaple like that exist and they value woman with looks in certain departments specilly entertainment thats sad but its true and it will never change never ever so a woman should valeu her self of what she achevied and who she is as a human being as well as men thats the moral messege of this film love what you become if you did well and tried hard to do so throughtout youre life

[@bannnnner]

@Pheenips it's an interesting interpretation. I'm not sure they executed Demi's motivation to hit home that thematic message. I cant understand why she continued what she does when she clearly hates Sue and has no enjoyment from seeing her succeed. The disconnect felt too apparent

[@IvanLapse]

I'm so glad someone else thought the same thing. After she watches the USB commercial for the Substance, I was left thinking... what is the appeal? Why would anyone want to sleep for a week while their better, younger clone lives it up? When Demi first wakes up and finds herself dehydrated and sick with a stitched up back and no knowledge of what her clone did, why would she keep doing it? There doesn't seem to be any upside to this process, so her motivation for continuing it was unclear.

[@LEFF90]

I asked myself the same question. Why would Moore's character is so obsessed with maintaining a younger, narcissistic, destructive version of herself. Also, only one version is living the dream, while the other one falls into the abysses. IMO, It's a mix of loneliness, self-hatred obsession and projection. Moore's character is lonely. She has no friends, no real love interest, no children, no family. On her birthday only the people from her job seem to wish her a HB. On the phone calls she has with the substance's guy, he keeps reminding her of her loneliness. As the movie goes, she sinks deeper into that loneliness, that feeling of being undeserving, and the more she grips into living through Sue. Sue is literally all she has. Even when she realizes that Sue is literally "unaliving" her she can't let her go. My interpretation is that's it could be an illustration of obsessed people/fans who live their lives entirely through the eyes of celebrities, because their own lives are worthless (in their eyes). That narrative is brought up a few times in the movie. At one point, the old man at the cafe says something like: "don't forget that you deserve to exist/be here" (I'm translating that from the french version of the movie) and later Moore says something like "You're the only version of me deserving to live/exist.. it's going to be our big night). With Sue, all the voids in Moore's life can be filled (even if at the end of the day, we all know that it's not really the case): Celebrity, accomplishments, some form of companionship.. But, I just came watching from the movie, so I didn't have the time to think deeper about it.

[@clarissa182]

This movie was entertaining. I wasn't as grossed out as much as I thought I'd be. Honestly nothing has yet to beat The Fly and The Thing for me in regards to body horror. This was unhinged, but in a good way. I'd definitely recommend it.

[@user-bu3gm7gp4p]

craziest of the year. Was in complete shock at the end.

[@minkstar9021]

Haven’t seen it yet, but regardless of whether I like it or not I’m just happy to see Demi Moore get some long overdue appreciation. Edit: I get the Critical Grifter crowd thrive out of trying to force division amongst people, but you do realise you’re not going to make some weird war between Jeremy and Chris happen right? The two have met, talked about films, have openly shown support for each other’s channels (Hell, when people were giving Jeremy grief for disliking Dunkirk, Chris was one of the first to defend him). If they’re not friends, they clearly respect each other as critics. So stop being such parasocial weirdos and just soak in your desperation for your political feelings to feel validated elsewhere.

[@MartijnPennings]

She is a 62-yo actress playing a 50-yo woman while looking 40...

[@minkstar9021]

@@MartijnPennings Was there a point you were trying to make there? Cause it just sounds like this is your first time hearing what “acting” means.

[@6sixtysix]

@@minkstar9021 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha keep coping

[@MartijnPennings]

@@minkstar9021 jeez, I was just trying to pay a compliment... If my body looked like that at 62!? I would be kinda weirded out having tits and a vag, but probably still content...

[@skyhunter2816]

What are you even on about?

[@mlamont235]

A horror film hasn't made my jaw drop since the Human Centipede. My jaw literally dropped, I'm not exaggerating. This movie is nuts. 9.8/10

[@constantthought6082]

I’d say that this movie was even more jaw dropping than the human centipede, and that’s saying ALOT for me considering I watched the human centipede when I was 12 and had nightmares till this day

[@Plagueis_The_Wise]

​@constantthought6082 It gives Salo: '100 Days of Sodom' a run for its money...

[@mikec4931]

Was nasty, weird, and entertaining. Glad I saw it in theaters

[@urilaf8598]

The theatre experience with a crowd was very fun

[@j-dog8517]

I've seen it twice now😂

[@elmantishrimp1689]

Just when I thought she dug herself at the deepest hole, she kept on digging. Those last 30 minutes were NUTS.

[@sciencepowerpoints]

Laughed my ass off

[@N0M4DY]

Seriously one of the most pathetic and truly dumbest Mc we had in years. She did everything she was told not to do and then some 😂 I didn’t even feel bad for her anymore

[@AngelaBetasso]

I'd love to meet a ton of Hollywood legends, but if I had to pick one, it’s hands down Keanu Reeves. The guy just radiates kindness and authenticity, plus he's got that quiet intensity that makes you feel like you could have the deepest conversation about life, the universe, and motorcycles. Meeting him would be like meeting the zen master of action stars-total dream come true!

[@eriklong6152]

Wow, just had the most amazing experience meeting Keanu Reeves via Radiant Reservation! After watching his interview on Entertainment News where he mentioned connecting with fans through a private fan club, I couldn't believe I'd get the chance. Keanu was so genuine and down-to-earth, making the whole encounter unforgettable. His dedication to his fans truly shines through, and I'm still on cloud nine from the privilege of meeting him.

[@DianaFoster-]

No way! That's incredible! I caught that Entertainment News interview too, and it's so heartwarming to hear about celebrities like Keanu Reeves going the extra mile for their fans. Radiant Reservation sounds like a dream come true! How did it all happen? I'm living vicariously through you right now!

[@eriklong6152]

Right?! I still can't believe it happened, All that is required upon discovering them is a straightforward response to emails. So, I joined this private fan club /Group via Radiant Reservation and they organize meetings with public figure It's like winning the lottery! Meeting Keanu Reeves was surreal. He's even more charming in person.

[@AngelaBetasso]

I found RR. Radiant Reservation is a fantastic community, that help make any form of arrangements with celebrities or public figures and are incredible supportive

[@AlexBolotovsky]

Meeting Keanu Reeves is like a bucket list item for so many people. Thanks for sharing your incredible experience! I’ll definitely look into joining the club .

[@ArvalVampire]

"This is not an eating movie" AND NEITHER DRINK, YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO THROW UP ALL

[@TheShicksinator]

Edibles were a mistake

[@mlamont235]

This is one of the most insane yet beautiful movies I have ever seen. It's so intense, but also cinematic and thoughtful. I can't even describe the roller coaster this movie takes you on.

[@Cayetano7]

Yesterday I had the chance to watch “The Substance,” a film that promised to keep me on the edge of my seat, and to a large extent, it delivered on that promise. The psychological plot is intriguing and draws you in from the first moment, maintaining constant suspense for 85% of the running time. Demi Moore delivers a solid performance, taking the viewer through a labyrinth of emotions and unexpected twists. However, despite its strong beginning and development, the ending of the film left me with a bittersweet taste. The grotesquely comical conclusion felt out of place in a psychological thriller that had built such a tense and serious atmosphere. This abrupt change in tone not only puzzled me, but also took away the impact of what could have been a masterpiece of the genre. In short, “The Substance” is a film that almost achieves greatness. If it weren’t for its jarring ending, I would have easily placed it among the top three films of the year. Still, it's a worthwhile cinematic experience, especially for those who enjoy a good psychological thriller, albeit with a warning about its unexpected ending.

[@renataprado18]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS COMMENT. I feel the same way. I have seen lots of reviews stating how great it was but I can’t shake the feeling that the ending kill it for me. Your comment was on point. Thanks

[@Cayetano7]

@@renataprado18 am agree with you

[@caleidoo]

There was really no other way this movie could end, I knew it the moment things got .... out of balance.

[@markatkinson167]

My 56 years old, seen hundreds of movies and I think this is perhaps the freakiest film I've ever seen. Had to look away at times. Everyone who left the auditorium was stunned at what they'd watched.

[@juanvaldez7333]

I dont use the word traumatic lightly... this movie was absolutely disturbing and was absolutely excellent

[@garvorg4748]

I saw "The Substance" last night, and I never want to see it again.

[@bo2720]

This is probably the most honest review of the movie 😂

[@diegoramos27]

Why not? It was amazing

[@vamvam7690]

@@diegoramos27yeh but little point in a rewatch seeing as the shock value of the prosthetics etc is the main draw 🤷‍♀️

[@RobinsMusic]

@@diegoramos27I want to be able to eat food without throwing uo

[@crumblebee6728]

I'm going again next week! Can't wait; it's fucking fantastic

[@dizzy_star]

Can’t wait to see this one. Demi Moore and Dennis Quaid in a stylistic horror film, ahh!

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

her first full frontal nude scenes

[@jacobapplegate6643]

My first experience with body horror was sitting with a group of friends watching The Human Centipede. The scientific accuracy of the procedure and the timeless tale, yet most relatable tale, of simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time, spooked me good. A simple run in with the wrong person ends up in the transformation of three innocent people into a degraded experiment, slowly stripping away their humanity and dignity. The human spirit is gradually destroyed, which for me, personally, is the scariest part of the film. Tusk is another example of a body horror that depicts a realistic experiment of turning a man into a walrus, and watching the humanity drain from not only Justin Long’s eyes, but within ourselves. It’s a film I just cannot rewatch, simply for the fact that the human spirit is destroyed in an innocent, albeit unlikeable, human being. The thing about Tusk and Human Centipede is that although they are fiction, the stories are rooted in reality. Although the possibility of encountering such deranged scientists is not likely, the stories fill you in on the unlucky ones that do. So, the possibility of “what if this did happen” is also terrifying to me. , Unlike these other films, The Substance is rooted moreso in a surrealistic reality, where everything is elevated above what we perceive to be reality. The name “Elisebeth Sparkles”, played by Demi Moore, is an example of this. Elizabeth, being a name associated with beauty and fame, potentially referencing Elizabeth Taylor, and “Sparkles” which is synonymous with wonder, grandeur, and magnificence. The plot is driven by Sparkle’s older age, which has now led her to be removed from her iconic workout show which is made to help women reach their peak beauty, as well as to appease the male gaze, with emphasis on her breasts, curves, and everything else that would normally make a straight man tuned in. With that being said, the elevation of the film is apparent within the first 10 minutes, not only shown through Sparkle’s name, but in the introduction of Harvey, most likely named after Harvey Weinstein. Harvey is introduced as loud, unapologetic, disgusting, sloppy, and purely animalistic, driven solely by the materialism that women’s sexual bodies fuel. He sees women as tools, nothing more, and there is absolutely no nuance to his character. What you see with him, is what you get. In fact, there is absolutely no nuance with any of the male characters in this film with the exception of two: one who introduces Elizabeth to the medicine of The Substance, and the other, a gentleman named Fred who has always thought Elizabeth to be beautiful, even now despite her older age. Other than those two, the men depicted in this film are depicted as sexually driven, mindless, inconsiderate, and greedy animals of desire. Again, there is no nuance to these characters. These characters are designed to make a statement about what it’s like to be a beautiful woman in a man’s world, and men often feed off of them, and force them to make themselves look desirable. So once you know how elevated of a film this is, you begin to suspend your disbelief and accept the fact that these characters are flanderized, in my opinion, the body horror elements don’t seem too scary. In my opinion, the scariest parts of this film deal with the most human aspects. For example, a needle going into a pus filled wound, or a nail falling off, or a teeth falling out (a common nightmare for most people). However, by the climax, the body horror elements are so outrageously grotesque and surrealistic, that it’s moreso disturbing than scary. Now granted, at this point, I don’t believe this film is trying to be scary, it’s trying to make a statement on the physical and mental toll on women as they try to make themselves appear sexy and desirable to society at the expense of their own mental and physical health. I get it, I 100% do. But I have to say, again, the climax, is so outrageously grotesque, and obnoxiously in your face with how gross it is, it feels as if they’re trying to go balls to the wall with the effects for the sake of going balls to the wall with the effects. I’m trying to stray away from spoilers, but at this point, I didn’t find it grotesque to watch anymore. Again, I know it’s not the point per se, but “the monster” at the end didn’t scare me or make me feel hopeless or destroyed like The Human Centipede or Tusk did. Instead, it felt like conglomeration of (amazing) practical effects. I hope I was able to kind of put my thoughts together in a somewhat coherent form. It got its message across, but I don’t think it left a long lasting impression. It didn’t sink its teeth into me the way that I thought it would. The Substance: 6.5-7/10

[@blurglekins]

Bro took PTO to write a KZbin comment

[@jacobapplegate6643]

@@blurglekins go hard or go home

[@tmntvspr]

In 30 years, this will be a cult classic, but for now, misunderstood

[@TheSpecsShow]

Sounds like it's been understood just fine so far

[@Imnottapinata]

Movie is awful.

[@TheSpecsShow]

@Imnottapinata Way overrated for sure. 'Possessor' did it better

[@helloimawesome77]

Won best screenplay at Cannes lol. It’s body horror so naturally not a film with appeal to super broad audiences but everyone who’s a fan of (or can tolerate, at least) the genre has had great things to say

[@DJDustKut]

The Wild Robot is still showing in theaters. Maybe go watch that instead. ​@@Imnottapinata

[@stevedepasque]

This is a very thoughtful review and I think yours is the closest I can find to how I felt about it, so thank you for articulating it so well

[@martienpost2234]

I freaking loved this movie. Some say it overstays it welcome, but this just knocks it out of the ballpark. And then it walks out of the ballpark to knock it even further. Favorite movie of this year. We were absolutely stunned and had to process what we just watched. Go see this movie.

[@jukeboxjammer2343]

I’ve seen countless horror movies in my life but this is the first movie I’ve ever seen that, not only scared me, but actually made me seriously consider WALKING OUT! I’ve been searching for years for a horror movie to scare me and I got what I wanted… and afterwards I wished I hadn’t 😁

[@vamvam7690]

Genuinely asking…what did you find scary about it? Just the kinda grossness of some parts?

[@jukeboxjammer2343]

@@vamvam7690 where do I start?! The creative direction, the prosthetics, the sound design, ALL of the effects! But also just the performance from both women. They absolutely NAILED everything! Also, Dennis Quaid did a perfect job of making himself look and act completely disgusting. All of that building on itself over everything that made this movie made it absolutely horrifying to watch! I genuinely had trouble falling asleep the night I saw it!

[@vamvam7690]

@@jukeboxjammer2343 I found certain parts gross…obviously the sound design, the prosthetics, the disintegration of the women etc was all designed to be grotesque but I didn’t find anything about the movie _scary_ Depends what you mean by ‘scary’ I suppose…personally I think ‘gory’ and ‘gross’ and ‘grotesque’ etc are different things than ‘scary’ 🤷‍♀️

[@leftoverzaggy]

Its not that scary, this from watching 30+ years of horror/sci-fi..... its more of a "art" film and body "issues" with a hint of hollyweirds wanting to be young forever or fear aging etc, the film actually reminded me of blackswan in away someone being obessive with being perfect in that case a person than morphing in that weird swan creature.. to me real horror is taxes but if were talking about movies still have to go with classics from Hellraiser to weird demons and angels stuff like Jacobs Ladder..... stuff like reminds of horror but horror is a prospective i guess....

[@Yeahsosoandyeahyeah]

Injust saw it today and I'm from the same city in the neatherlands where people who first saw it fainted. I guess because of reading reactions like this before seeying the movie I did not find it scary at all. I wish I had the same reaction like you. Cause I'm still hoping for that same reaction. Thought it was great but I diden't get scared once and just ate my m&m's while watching

[@PlanetVeldt]

This movie should've been marketed as much as longlegs was, but it didnt because the script doesn't have hail satan written every 5 pages

[@ibrahimhassaan6188]

longlegs was a huge disappointment

[@m.h.1593]

Long Legs was 0/10 for me. This was 9.5.

[@kevinhartsstuntdouble1382]

Longlegs was top tier

[@vasvas8914]

@@kevinhartsstuntdouble1382 Longlegs is just another horror that tries to seem deeper with long static shots, toned down colors, occult references and abstract dialogue that hangs in the air. It's lazy and unoriginal. The Substance has the montage and colors of a Benny Benassy video and still gives viewer a better horror experience and more food for thought.

[@harshthechampful]

Longlegs was very long but without any legs 😂

[@xSkully_H]

Hands down my favorite movie so far this year. I went in knowing nothing about it and my god it was such a journey.

[@rebecamansur8376]

This is my first video in this channel that I have watched and I need to compliment you on just speaking in a normal manner. No annoying sound effects nor yelling. I was actually able to enjoy your review about the movie. Thank you❤

[@avastans]

this is one of ur best reviews yet! i liked how you mentioned the critiques and challenged their perspective. like while i dont think this movie was perfect, i think some people are missing the point. the lack of subtlety is the point! the tv network being so outlandish is the point! not knowing the origin of the substance is the point! the contradiction of loving your body then hating it the next is the point! it's crazy that in one breath, theyre critiquing the movie for being "unsubtle" while also kind of asking to be spoon fed in other ways? insane.. but good review :)

[@bugginonthewall]

this was the most insane movie i’ve seen in a long while. i had smoked a joint beforehand, absolutely wild experience

[@terminalshutin]

Some of the shots reminded me of Requiem For A Dream, a great movie with a sometimes difficult to watch ending (especially when you have to watch it over and over for a Psychology paper). This looks like a really interesting body horror film and I'm going to try to catch it this weekend.

[@robr9170]

I had the exact same thought, some of the shots of the food etc really reminded me of reaquiem and the wide angle shots

[@moses0686]

A mix of requiem and videodrone

[@flataffect]

That’s what this movie reminded me of as well esp when she started to go nuts

[@poochies0316]

Did u watch it or not I’m confused

[@vasvas8914]

quick-cut editing

[@tinkerella]

its so so good, like Sick of Myself meets Requiem for a Dream meets The Fly, with a dash of like, Society. Demi Moore actually shocked me, I didnt think she could go to the places she went in this.

[@ambertheanxious]

That review you’re talking about is so interesting to me because I didn’t feel repulsed at the women themselves at all through the whole movie, even at the end. I felt deep sympathy and sadness because the experience of not liking what you see in the mirror is so universally relatable

[@peterworam9376]

This movie did an excellent job elevating the grotesque. I agree that it's probably not an "eating" for most people. Ironically, I thought the most disgusting part of the movie was the kitchen scene when Elisabeth was cooking while watching Sue on TV. I think Demi definitely deserves an Oscar nod; her acting was pure performance art.

[@EvanSawyer4]

Also something to point out is the metaphor about our relationship with our older selves when we’re young. When we live large, drink, do drugs, what have you; we’re decreasing quality of life for our older selves. But we don’t care because we’re not there yet. I think that’s why even though, as the shady company keeps pointing out, she is one person; she feels like two different people when her consciousness transfers. Because in a way it is two different people, just like we become different people as we age. Our priorities change, and so Elizabeth’s and Sue’s priorities are radically different when in their respective body. I think that’s the core metaphor of the movie.

[@shelly8563]

Loved the blood shower ending with the intense sound and noise. Hope it comes up on youtube shortly

[@vamvam7690]

@@shelly8563 I loved that part too…major metal gig vibes 😅

[@carsontate01]

Glad to see Dennis Quaid is back on the scene doing some good films

[@yvindwahl8628]

His best role these last two decades

[@MrSimonsays2592]

The sound design of this movie is next level, if they dont win an award for it i will be SHOCKED.

[@mbeenz]

I Had Not Been to a Theater since 2009, and My Wife’s Girlfriend had seen this Film a couple of days ago. AND SAID IT WAS A WILD RIDE! I’m a Big Fan of Body Horror! Then reading some of these Comments I said , this is for Me! And we went to see it! Great camera Work, Great Acting, Brilliant Editing, it was completely OVER THE TOP!! Was way more than I EXPECTED!! Iv seen A lot of Body Horror Films dating back to the70s! And this one Took it to A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! GO SEE IT! Now! And Be Sure To Fasten YOUR SEATBELT! Brilliant Simply Brilliant!!!!

[@Saitamaz94]

During like first two acts I was like' Okay, that was intense but maybe I can handle it.' Then third act hits and I never left the theatre speechless af like this before. It was intense and sad at the same time. Showing a woman going out of her way to look good to please the pleasure of these dirty men in this stupid men-dominating world she (and we) live in to the point that she wrecked her body instead. Even hating herself when she could not achieve that impossible goal. That was real sad, dude. In fact, this might also be one of the saddest movie of this year. It's like Requiem of the Dream on steroids. Fargeat is such a brilliant director. Huge applaud to her. Also, maybe it just me but Dennis Quaid's character kinda looks like Vince McMahon. Maybe just me.

[@subjectofsaturnyervahsa7386]

Ive never been in a theatre were so many people walked out because they were upset. It was so good if you love horror.

[@vamvam7690]

@@subjectofsaturnyervahsa7386 can I ask where you live? I keep seeing people in the comments saying that people were walking out upset or scared…I’ve genuinely never experienced anyone do that at the cinema in my life! Wondering if it’s a cultural thing?

[@ericmsandoval]

REALLY spot on review. I haven’t been so disgustingly disturbed by a movie in a VERY long time. The Substance is one I won’t forget.

[@Notyourbusinesschap]

My wife and I watched this on Halloween night, and we made some tea and prepared cake. We didn't touch the cake.

[@colbymclemore7642]

One of the most unhinged last 30 minutes in a film I’ve ever seen I could not stop laughing

[@JSfer-11]

I honestly feel otherwise. I thought that the art direction of the movie was amazing, but the movie was extremly bad written and full of plot holes. I understand the gore side of it causes a reaction in people, but if you remove that from the movie, the rest is extremly shallow. How can people say that the movie is very well written when is completely filled with nonsense premises? - What is the point of creating a younger and better version of yourself if you don't get to have the complete control and the full experience of that body? - The substance box has almost any instruction. How did she knew where exactly to inject herself with the activator? How did she knew where was the specific site in the body of the matrix to collect the fluid? - I am not even going to critic the process of replicating a full adult body inside of another adult body because I understand that is not the point of the movie. Although, as a scientist, I think that they could have put a little more effort in trying to create a reasonable explanation for all that process. People were fascinated by the gore scenes. In reality, if you remove that, the movie would have been a complete failure due to the bad writing and shallow critique of how celebs deal with aging and the standards that these industries impose on women. To me the movie was bad written, boring and long with lots of moments that didnt make any contribution to the plot.

[@Technique-kj2bp]

"How can people say that the movie is very well written when is completely filled with nonsense premises" Because the plot is based on a thought experiment. It's not supposed to make logical real world sense. The increasingly insane developments the plot takes make perfect sense based on the absurd premise of co-existing with a younger version of yourself.

[@tmdtt]

The movie was very mature, very Demi Moore.

[@Yikes702]

Did you see her on Jimmy Fallon last week parodying this? It was really funny..

[@deadlydoomer11]

Very mindful

[@victorq281]

This movie is so unique and fun and gripping from start to finish. Love the original story, visuals and the sound design is perfection. The climax with the music and sound, almost blew out the theater's speakers!

[@DenverJohn]

Coralie Fargeat has officially become one of my fav directors

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

I’m in my own horror movie, it’s called… menopause! I have all the symptoms and then some that you wouldn’t think had anything to do with menopause. It is a nightmare!

[@evasakura9168]

yup

[@guitarist3917]

Absolutely love this movie, well deserved best screenplay in Cannes Film Festival, the story is quite simple even cliche dare I say, but the way of telling the story using shocking images, visceral, bloody and really gore settings just give people a shock of how sarcastic sometimes we view women's bodies and how we are accepting aging...

[@WarlordRising]

If they ever want to make a proper Resident Evil film, they need to hire this director. The practical creature fx and body horror are beyond expectations. Some of the best I've ever seen in any film. Whoever did the monster fx deserves all the awards.

[@keepfeatherinitbrothaaaa]

Dennis Quaid going to town on those poor shrimps is a newly unlocked tier of trauma in my psyche

[@unflexian]

the IMDb page says the actor ate 2kg of shrimp for that scene!!!

[@hevans9686]

Probably the best review I have watched lately. And I don’t even want to watch the movie. Great job, Chris

[@BajaFrecuencia]

Incredible film, glad you loved it!

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

That’s exactly where I’m going to see this … at a theater that brings you food. So, now I’m in trouble. 😂

[@anitaknight3915]

Girl you better fast that day and not eat any snacks lol 😂.

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

@@anitaknight3915 Girl, for REAL! 😆 Especially because even though I’ve grown up watching horror, gore has never been my fave. 🥴 I might be getting queasy even WITH fasting! 🤣

[@xoxoRachelZegerSuperfan]

I bought a bag of Reese’s at the theatre and stopped eating when they showed that guy eating shrimp I couldn’t even watch 🤮 ended up taking them home with me unfinished

[@sarahilmao7294]

​@@KrystleLovesHorrorahh hell nahhh😭😭, how was it? Did you had appetite still? I honestly was so glad i luckily randomly chose not to get popcorn (didnt knew anything about the movie beforehand)

[@MP-dz7vy]

Favorite movie of the year so far, what a memorable cinema experience. Go watch it with friends!

[@andrewnieto5792]

Your movie reviews are honestly the only ones i will ever watch!! Thank you

[@victorenriqueperez]

My friend mentioned to me in the parking lot how the movie was LITERALLY about balance and how the movie was completely unbalanced intentionally by the director this movie deserves an Oscar right now

[@JustAsk1312]

I was disappointed. I expected it to deal with the theme in an interesting way but it just had nothing to say. How she was obsessed with her looks was just ridiculous and primitive. At the setup I could predict the whole movie. Nothing surprising happened. Everything was over the top, characters were unbelievable. And how no one even noticed the monster in the end made no sense. It just kept going and going. Btw, funny how all the disgusting eating scenes were about dead animals. It wouldn't work with a cucumber. It really shows how messed up it is to eat other animals

[@LateCambrian]

Saw last night. I haven’t had to own a copy of a movie in a while until Now… 11/10 stars

[@royaltykonceptz]

Ehhhh ima pass

[@cptdoobs3691]

Just finished it, after your recommendation, and I can't believe this movie even exists, and that I got to witness it. 10/10

[@joseayala8506]

I’m a horror/ gore fan who’s seen all of the Saw movies, Eli Roth’s movies, Terrifier 1 and 2, Martyrs, Slither, the list is endless.. This one here truly made me feel unsettled. Mad props to the director for making me skip dinner today 🤮😵

[@Alexander_W]

Thanks for the input. Going to see it now!

[@kingpinpasta2934]

I know what company made”the substance” the Umbrella Corporation

[@danielayala646]

I watched this movie earlier today after taking a pot gummy. Big. BIG MISTAKE I kept squirming in my seat convinced that my back or my spine was gonna snap. Had to leave way early 🤣

[@KhanSahinkaya]

Yeah I saw that final scene high as fuck, fucking cooked😭

[@titanwizardfiona]

I watched it yesterday night and it was really incredible. Such beautiful and poetic cinematography, chilling yet energized score, and such strong moments! I think this movie nails having the comedy, seriousness, and suspense without diminishing any qualities. The practical effects were outstanding and though some of the CGI wasn’t the most realistic to the trained eye, it was still incredible! I can’t wait until this movie’s end monster reaches the general horror movie audience

[@dannylojkovic5205]

As a man who is incredibly self conscious about his body, I really liked this movie. It is targeted more so towards women, but it’s very true about how obsessed we are to look as good as possible. I see it as a critique of not only society, but plastic surgery and medicines to slow down “aging” which can result in horrible side effects. Ultimately, it’s all about being happy with yourself and how you can maintain your looks in safe and natural ways, while still accepting change

[@amyswallow742]

what i love about this movie is how well rounded the main characters are. Elizabeth (older woman) is not just a victim she is also a perpetrator in this unjust system. She is just as vain and willing to participate in a system that harms women (and men too) so long as she gets her spotlight. By the end of the movie it is apparent her heart was never in the right place, but you just can't help but feel empathy for her as well. Even Sue I felt a lot of disgust but also empathy in the fact she was never asked to be created she's kind of just along for the ride.

[@jcrashmore]

I love the premise and cast involved but I really dislike body horror so I'm out. I am happy movies like this being are still getting made and offering something different though. It's just not for me.

[@vasvas8914]

Well, if you stop watching before the LAST transfomation (last half-hour), the movie shows surprisingly little gore and works more off the acting and clever script. The last sequence tho... it goes into stratosphere of disgusting.