Summary
The trailer for the latest horror filmThe Substancehas been released.The Substancetells the story of a washed-up celebrity who delves into the world of the black market when she agrees to intake an untested substance that will temporarily transform her into a younger and better version of herself.Demi Moore leads the cast ofThe Substance, with a supporting team that includes Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, Joseph Balderrama, and Oscar Lesage.
Now,MUBIhas released the trailer forThe Substance.
The video begins with a mysterious voice saying, “Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger, more beautiful, more perfect?” The trailer proceeds toswap between Moore’s aging character and her younger alter ego (played by Qualley).Key images from the trailer include both versions of the character attending workout classes and applying makeup in an effort to meet an unobtainable beauty standard. In one shot, Moore sloppily smears sanguine lipstick across her face, filled with some sort of unspoken rage.
How Has The Substance Been Received Thus Far?
The Horror Movie Got A Standing Ovation At Cannes
The trailer forThe Substancefeatures snippets of reviews that promise the film to be astellar example of body horror. Whilemore grotesque elements of the film remain largely hidden in the trailer,save a few bloodsoaked teases, the heavy focus on the human body (from close-ups of eyes and chewing, to glossy, perfect legs) indicates an emphasis on the physical form that could easily lend itself to shocking images as the film devolves. With very few words, the teaser forThe Substancecreates a wholly dark and unsettling feel, highlighting the high tension to come in the horror film.
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The Substancemade its world premiere at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival this May. It received a standing ovation that was somewhere upwards of 10 minutes, with reports ranging from 11 to 13 minutes long.The Substancealso received an award for Best Screenplay at Cannesfor the script penned by Coralie Fargeat, who also directed the movie. The early Rotten Tomatoes score positions the film at a 93% approval with 44 reviews, givingThe Substancepositive reviewsnearly across the board.
Even so,the film is bound to be a controversial horror flick,andThe Substance’s early detractors came out very strongly negative. Taking on the beauty industry and its unrealistic standards is a hot button issue, which is made even more salient by positioning Moore’s character as an aging Hollywood star. Some will admire the boldness ofThe Substance’s thematic layout; others in Hollywood may not take as kindly to its messaging. How wider audiences and critics react toThe Substanceremains to be seen as the film prepares for release later this year.
The Substance
Cast
Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity, turns to a mysterious drug that promises to restore her youth by creating a younger, more beautiful version of herself. But splitting time between her original and new body leads to horrifying consequences as her alternate self, Sue, begins to unravel her life in a disturbing body-horror descent.
