Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance,' which debuted at Cannes, has been embraced as a standout in body-horror, earning five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's iconic imagery, the film explores themes of aging, vanity, and the darker side of fame. Demi Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, who undergoes a radical rejuvenation procedure that enables her to switch identities with a younger version, Sue. This parable grapples with personal fears and societal pressures in a fairy-tale like setting, making it both relatable and unsettling.
"The Substance has become the body-horror movie that could, netting five Oscar nominations including three for Fargeat, demonstrating the intersection of personal and societal fears."
"Los Angeles is less a specific place than it is the idea of 'Hollywood,' creating a familiar yet disembodied reality akin to a fairy tale."
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