HBO Max presents a film that mixes horror, social criticism and shocking performances, becoming one of the most talked about phenomena of the year.
Psychological terror is gaining strength again with the arrival of a film that shook the public when it was in theaters and now arrives in theaters. HBO Max. “ The substance”, starring Demi Mooremixes body horror with a fierce critique of beauty standards.
Since its premiere in Cannes Film Festivalthe film generated extreme reactions: fainting, leaving the room and applause lasting more than ten minutes. A cinematographic experience so intense that it divides opinions, but that no one forgets.
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What The Substance is about, the HBO Max premiere
The story focuses on Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a television star who, after being fired for being considered “too old,” undergoes an experimental procedure. The treatment, called The Substancepromises to regenerate the body and restore youth, but the result exceeds the limits of the human.
The experiment generates a young, perfect version of herself, played by Margaret Qualleywith whom he must share his existence alternately. However, envy, ambition and madness begin to unleash a war between both versions, blurring the border between identity and monstrosity.
The film combines elements of body horror with a direct criticism of the cult of physical perfection. Directed by Coralie Fargeatthe production uses disgust and visual impact as narrative tools, challenging the viewer’s comfort and exposing the extremes to which the obsession with beauty can go.
HBO Max: trailer for The Substance
HBO Max: cast of The Substance
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Demi Moore
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Margaret Qualley
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Dennis Quaid
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Hugo Diego Garcia
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Edward Fortin
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Christian Erickson
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