The Substance weaves horror with an incisive feminist parable, exposing the terrifying pressures women face to maintain beauty standards in today's society.
Elisabeth's ability to attract male attention and maintain relevance diminishes as she ages, prompting her to consider a drug that promises to restore her youth.
The film delves deeply into the societal obsession with youth and beauty, revealing the dark lengths to which women may go to conform to these standards.
Coralie Fargeat’s direction creates an unsettling atmosphere, with the horror of The Substance lying not just in its body horror elements but in its cultural critique.
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