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The Substance - Top 10 Best Movies That Will Stir Up the Oscars in 2025 That You Should Watch.
The Substance is a psychological horror film in the style of body horror, from French director Coralie Fargeat, famous for her bold, iconic and feminist filmmaking style. The film revolves around the story of Elizabeth Sparkle - a Hollywood actress who is gradually being forgotten due to age. Obsessed with her appearance and the decline of her reputation, Elizabeth seeks out a mysterious compound advertised as "body regeneration technology" - The Substance..
When Elizabeth uses the compound, an ideal, younger and more perfect version of herself appears - Sue, who is herself but in a new form. At first, Sue gives Elizabeth what she once desired: fame, limelight and public admiration. But then things quickly spiral out of control when the new self begins to have its own consciousness and demands to take over Elizabeth's real life.
The Substance is a dark metaphor for the pressure of beauty, the rejection of women in the entertainment industry, and the modern society's obsession with perfection. The film impresses with its horrifying images, artistic visual style, and profound feminist message, leaving audiences both overwhelmed and thoughtful.
At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, The Substance stunned the audience and won the Best Screenplay Award, and also brought home many important nominations at the 2025 Oscars, including Best Actress for the spectacular return of Demi Moore - a Hollywood icon.
Basic Information
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Movie Title: The Substance
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Genre: Horror, psychological, body horror, feminist drama
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Runtime: 140 minutes
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Release Date: May 19, 2024 (Cannes Film Festival)
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Country: France, USA
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Director & Screenwriter: Coralie Fargeat
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Producers: Working Title Films, Universal Pictures
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Starring:
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Demi Moore as Elizabeth Sparkle
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Margaret Qualley as Sue
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Dennis Quaid
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