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The Substance: Extreme Body Horror
The Substance, a body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, is causing walkouts due to its extreme violence, but has also become a financial success.
English
United Kingdom
EntertainmentControversyFilmReviewCinemaHorror
Cannes Film FestivalMubiParamount+The Independent
Clarisse LoughreyDemi MooreMargaret QualleyCoralie Fargeat
- How has The Substance performed financially?
- Despite the walkouts, the film has been a financial success, grossing $46.3 million on a $17 million budget.
- Who stars in the film and what is its premise?
- Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley star in the film, which follows an aging Hollywood star taking a black market drug to rejuvenate herself.
- Where can audiences currently watch The Substance?
- The Substance is currently available to stream on Mubi and is still playing in theaters for those who want a group viewing experience.
- What is The Substance and why is it causing controversy?
- The Substance is a new body horror film causing walkouts due to its extreme gore.
- What has been the critical and audience response to the film?
- The film was praised at Cannes but has received a divisive response, with some viewers walking out while others found it a cult classic.