The Substance

2024 · R · 2h 21m · Horror, Science Fiction · Directed by Coralie Fargeat

Synopsis

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Reviews from Movi members

barackobama4.8July 27, 2026

I love body horror and it liked it being coupled with Hollywood. But this movie did not do it for me 🥲 it did not always feel like a well formed thought. In some places it was overdone, sometimes to the point where I wonder if it was becoming the thing that it was critiquing (even if done satirically).  Demi Moore was great. The ending was a very fun watch; I love a good Carrie moment

jax8.2July 28, 2026

So good! The soundtrack was captivating. The suspense and tension in each of the scenes kept me hooked. Margaret qualley !! Period.

Cast

  • Demi MooreDemi MooreElisabeth
  • Margaret QualleyMargaret QualleySue
  • Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidHarvey
  • Edward Hamilton-ClarkEdward Hamilton-ClarkFred
  • Gore AbramsGore AbramsOliver
  • Oscar LesageOscar LesageTroy
  • Christian EricksonChristian EricksonMan at Diner
  • Robin GreerRobin GreerMale Nurse
  • Tom MortonTom MortonDoctor
  • Hugo Diego GarciaHugo Diego GarciaDiego - Boyfriend
  • Daniel KnightDaniel KnightCasting Director
  • Jonathon CarleyJonathon CarleyAssistant Casting Director
  • Jiselle HenderkottJiselle HenderkottGirl Auditioning / New Year's Eve Show Dancer
  • Akil WingateAkil WingateTV Host
  • Vincent ColombeVincent ColombeMan in Suit #1 - Harvey's Office
  • Billy BentleyBilly BentleyMan in Suit #2
  • Lennard RidsdaleLennard RidsdaleMan in Suit #3
  • Jordan Ford SilverJordan Ford SilverAssistant Director - Pump It Up Show
  • Oscar SalemOscar Salem2nd Assistant Director - Pump It Up Show
  • Viviane BossinaViviane BossinaSue's Assistant

Trailer

Watch Official Trailer #2 on YouTube

Official Trailer #2 · YouTube

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