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Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance' is a visceral and grotesque satire on the beauty industry. It follows a fading celebrity who uses a mysterious substance to create a younger version of herself. The film is a masterclass in body horror, utilizing practical effects and striking visuals to deliver a scathing critique of societal obsession with youth. It is bold, shocking, and technically impressive.
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What is the plot of The Substance?
The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who uses a mysterious treatment to create a younger version of herself named Sue. Coralie Fargeat uses the transformation to explore beauty standards, fame, and ageism.
What is the seven-day rule in The Substance?
The two versions must alternate control of the same body every seven days. Breaking that rule causes the relationship between Elisabeth and Sue to deteriorate into the film's body-horror conflict.
Who plays Elisabeth and Sue in The Substance?
Demi Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle and Margaret Qualley plays Sue. Dennis Quaid also appears as Harvey, the television producer connected to Elisabeth's career.
Who wrote and directed The Substance?
Coralie Fargeat wrote and directed the 2024 film. The movie premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where Fargeat won the Best Screenplay award.
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