The Substance
Directed by Coralie Fargeat
The Substance werpt een komische blik op de houdbaarheid van vrouwelijke schoonheid in Hollywood. Een stijlvolle en kleurrijke satire met een goede scheut (body) horror.
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The Substance Ratings & Reviews
- stolteclan5 april 2026A potentially good message lost along the way
- royalcopter26 maart 2026Good Start, Bad finish. Worth a watch.
- rg94001 november 2024A fascinating movie in two parts. The movie starts out as commentary on female beauty standards and the drive for relevance and fame as female stars age and become older. It's a premise covered in a lot of famous movies, and this movie isn't exactly subtle with its messaging. Almost every scene and plot device is crafted to drive that message home. From the frenetic score, the claustrophobic framing and close-ups, and the off-the-walls acting from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the stylish movie remains engaging even if this section feels a bit overlong. Even though the themes have been covered before and the movie's messaging is very direct, I didn't mind because the premise is unique and the message hasn't exactly been learned by Hollywood or society still. Then the movie drastically shifts. It stops trying to focus on themes and instead just becomes a pulpy, crazy ride that left the audience in shock. For a movie that was clearly so intent on its messaging to suddenly drop it completely is definitely intentional, and a contradiction that I can't decide is one I like or do not like. Certainly, the movie will alienate a lot of people because of that last act, though I am surprised by the amount of buzz it is getting just from initial previews outside of the film circuit. For me, it definitely kept me glued to the screen even if it feels like a completely different movie almost. I just wish it sort of had a bit more "substance" (excuse the pun) in that section as well. One last note. For a movie with such an obvious feminist lens, there is certainly a lot of objectification of its female stars, especially Margaret Qualley. Obviously, it's purposeful, but I've seen some female viewers find that it appeals specifically to a male perspective moreso than a female one. I obviously cannot comment on that, just that the excessiveness felt true to the movie's styles and themes, meaning I personally did not find it exploitative. This movie is really well-made and well-acted, a Cronenberg-esque marvel with an important message at its heart. It will not work for most people, but it did for me.
- Audrey Layman27 oktober 2024somehow the nastiest thing in this film was dennis quaid eating shrimp
- Derek Lacey26 maart 2026Yo wtf… also I didn’t know Margaret Qualley was hot 3 stars
- Paulo Coelho Alves31 oktober 2024Starts at 11, goes up to one million billion and it’s just about the most perfect movie I’ve seen in a long while. There’s a lot of Cronenberg’s body horror and De Palma’s Carrie here, but it’s very much its own sick, twisted, horribly mangled, oftentimes riotously funny vision.
- Scott9 oktober 2024All I'm saying is who among us wouldn't take a glowing green substance that turns you into Margaret Qualley.
- Zhiar16 maart 2026Watching a second time does not make it easier.
- Goatlymeeth10 maart 2026This movie is more for younger people with sleepovers that wants a "shocking" movie. Nothing special, move on
- Durosity17 april 2025Surprisingly good for the first 2/3 of the movie.. the final 1/3… I’m still not sure what I watched.
- Paul Walsh3 maart 2026Demi Moore deserves her received accolades as the role is very demanding and bonkers. The movie is a heavy-handed critique of Hollywood, but my god does it get weird and gross!
- Jkrilin19 december 2024What a crazy movie! It's one of those that leaves you thinking: "What did I just see?". The story starts off pretty normal, but gradually becomes more bizarre and twisted. It has a mix of black comedy, body horror and criticism of the cult of fame that, although it sounds strange, works incredibly well. The practical effects are grotesque, in a good way, and the direction manages to keep you on edge even in the most absurd moments. Plus, there's something super captivating about how it plays with the audience's emotions: one moment you're laughing and the next you're kind of uncomfortable or disgusted. That said, it's not a movie for everyone. If you like more conventional stories, this one might seem too weird for you. But if you enjoy cinema that takes risks and isn't afraid to be extreme, this is a trip worth taking. I came away thinking how crazy and original it was. Highly recommended for those looking for something different!
- Em13 april 2025The Substance delivers a captivating narrative until its final 45 minutes, where a contrived burst of fake horror feels excessively overdone.
- Blockbuster Movie Pass30 maart 2025Perfection
- brossa027 februari 2026This was a lot of fun initially and had me on the edge of my seat watching how the relationship advanced and started getting nasty. Then it took this 90-degree turn into gory horror that was jarring. Lots of T&A though, so that's worth something, lol. As a negative statement about those in the movie/music/fashion/* vanity industries, I appreciate it, as well as for the humor and dramatic horror. But when it switched to gory, slasher horror, it was just too much of a swing. The ugly ending did serve to illustrate the ugliness of the people, but I wish they had done so differently.
The Substance Trivia
The Substance was released on 18 september 2024.
The Substance was directed by Coralie Fargeat.
The Substance has a runtime of 2 u, 21 m.
The Substance was produced by Eric Fellner, Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan.
The Substance werpt een komische blik op de houdbaarheid van vrouwelijke schoonheid in Hollywood. Een stijlvolle en kleurrijke satire met een goede scheut (body) horror.
The key characters in The Substance are Elisabeth (Demi Moore), Sue (Margaret Qualley), Harvey (Dennis Quaid).
The Substance is rated 16.
The Substance is a Drama, Horror, Sciencefiction film.
The Substance has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
The Substance had a budget of US$ 17,5 mln..
The Substance has made US$ 77,3 mln. at the box office.