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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.
Film
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Legendary filmmaker unveils tech horror to sold-out San Francisco crowd

David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" explores themes of paranoia, obsession, mortality, and humanity's relationship with AI.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

The Shrouds': David Cronenberg's haunting meditation on grief

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through inventive body horror and complex themes, reflecting on the deep impact of loss.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Film

An Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller is Getting a New Spinoff From a Controversial Director

David Cronenberg's The Fly combines body horror with poignant themes, establishing a new standard for the genre.
A sequel in The Fly universe raises questions about maintaining the original's depth while exploring new narratives.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Film

Film Review: We Wish David Cronenberg's Eerie 'The Shrouds' Were a Whole Series

David Cronenberg explores humanity's relationship with death and decay in his latest film, The Shrouds, through innovative funerary practices and personal grieving.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
Film

Review | Got grief? David Cronenberg has an app for that in 'The Shrouds.'

David Cronenberg's latest film 'The Shrouds' explores human grief through a unique lens of technology and body horror.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.
Film
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Legendary filmmaker unveils tech horror to sold-out San Francisco crowd

David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" explores themes of paranoia, obsession, mortality, and humanity's relationship with AI.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

The Shrouds': David Cronenberg's haunting meditation on grief

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' explores grief through inventive body horror and complex themes, reflecting on the deep impact of loss.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Film

An Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller is Getting a New Spinoff From a Controversial Director

David Cronenberg's The Fly combines body horror with poignant themes, establishing a new standard for the genre.
A sequel in The Fly universe raises questions about maintaining the original's depth while exploring new narratives.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Film

Film Review: We Wish David Cronenberg's Eerie 'The Shrouds' Were a Whole Series

David Cronenberg explores humanity's relationship with death and decay in his latest film, The Shrouds, through innovative funerary practices and personal grieving.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
Film

Review | Got grief? David Cronenberg has an app for that in 'The Shrouds.'

David Cronenberg's latest film 'The Shrouds' explores human grief through a unique lens of technology and body horror.
more#david-cronenberg
#film
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.
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#horror
fromVG247
3 months ago
Film

Interested to know how one of the best horror films from 2024 was made? A 30 minute making-of featurette has the substance you crave

The Substance, celebrated for its horror elements and Demi Moore's performance, explores themes of aging and representation in cinema.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromKotaku
8 months ago
OMG science

Let's Talk More About The Freaky, Twisted New Level Alien: Romulus Takes Horror Pregnancy To

The 'Alien' franchise amplifies themes of pregnancy horror, exploring bodily control and the grotesque through the terrifying metaphor of alien gestation.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Film

Interested to know how one of the best horror films from 2024 was made? A 30 minute making-of featurette has the substance you crave

The Substance, celebrated for its horror elements and Demi Moore's performance, explores themes of aging and representation in cinema.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromKotaku
8 months ago
OMG science

Let's Talk More About The Freaky, Twisted New Level Alien: Romulus Takes Horror Pregnancy To

The 'Alien' franchise amplifies themes of pregnancy horror, exploring bodily control and the grotesque through the terrifying metaphor of alien gestation.
more#horror
fromInverse
1 month ago
Film

'Together' Is A Terrific Body-Horror Rom-Com That Shouldn't Work

Body horror is gaining mainstream traction, evident by its recent recognition at the Oscars and the innovation seen in contemporary films.
#the-substance
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

"The Substance" Received Five Oscar Nominations - Here's Why It's A Huge Win For The Horror Genre

The Substance marks a significant recognition for horror films in the Oscars, highlighting women's roles in filmmaking.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

The film critiques societal obsession with youth through extreme cosmetic interventions.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

What Demi Moore Reveals About the Hollywood Comeback

The Substance highlights the film industry's challenging relationship with older female performers, showcasing Demi Moore's reclamation of her career and artistry.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

"The Substance" Received Five Oscar Nominations - Here's Why It's A Huge Win For The Horror Genre

The Substance marks a significant recognition for horror films in the Oscars, highlighting women's roles in filmmaking.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

The film critiques societal obsession with youth through extreme cosmetic interventions.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

What Demi Moore Reveals About the Hollywood Comeback

The Substance highlights the film industry's challenging relationship with older female performers, showcasing Demi Moore's reclamation of her career and artistry.
more#the-substance
#sci-fi
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Netflix's Time Cut, and every movie new to streaming this week

The article highlights notable new streaming releases, including The Substance, Time Cut, and Joker: Folie à Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Netflix's Time Cut, and every movie new to streaming this week

The article highlights notable new streaming releases, including The Substance, Time Cut, and Joker: Folie à Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.
more#sci-fi
#beauty-standards
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is "The Substance" Really a Feminist Film?

The Substance critiques societal beauty standards through feminist body horror, illuminating the pressures on women to conform to unrealistic ideals.
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.
This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is "The Substance" Really a Feminist Film?

The Substance critiques societal beauty standards through feminist body horror, illuminating the pressures on women to conform to unrealistic ideals.
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.
This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.
more#beauty-standards
#feminism
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review body horror with historical bite

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry blends body horror with literary themes, challenging traditional depictions of womanhood in historical fiction.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Writing

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review body horror with historical bite

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry blends body horror with literary themes, challenging traditional depictions of womanhood in historical fiction.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Writing

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.
more#feminism
#demi-moore
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.
fromThe Ringer
7 months ago
Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

The discussion touches on the evolution of horror film themes alongside insights from director Coralie Fargeat on her new film, 'The Substance'.
fromnypost.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to watch The Substance' for free just in time for Halloween

The Substance is a new satirical body horror film about aging, starring Demi Moore, now streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.
fromThe Ringer
7 months ago
Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

The discussion touches on the evolution of horror film themes alongside insights from director Coralie Fargeat on her new film, 'The Substance'.
fromnypost.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to watch The Substance' for free just in time for Halloween

The Substance is a new satirical body horror film about aging, starring Demi Moore, now streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime.
more#demi-moore
fromInverse
2 months ago
Writing

'The Ugly Stepsister' Is 'The Substance' For Disney Adults

Disney's fairy tales often sanitize original stories filled with dark themes and moral lessons, reflecting societal evolution in narrative expectations.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

Sundance 2025 films could dominate next awards season despite this year's film market being slower.
fromBustle
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Margaret Qualley's 'Substance' Transformation "F*cked Up" Her Face

Margaret Qualley's experience filming 'The Substance' was physically demanding, causing lasting skin issues due to extensive prosthetics.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Anitta Gets a Body Horror Maternity Shoot in The Weeknd's 'Sao Paulo' Video

The Weeknd's new single features Anitta and embodies disturbing themes perfect for Halloween.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Streaming: The Substance and the best body horror for Halloween

Horror films like Terrifier 3 highlight enduring public fascination with body horror and the extremes of human experience.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Fountain of youth: The Substance and movies' obsession with fictional drugs

Cinema offers a psychedelic escape, using fictional drugs to explore and reflect societal issues like aging, beauty, and the fears around real-world pharmaceuticals.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Writing

Uzumaki Anime Review - Junji Ito Adaptation Adds Intensity As It Spirals

Uzumaki's horror effectively translates to anime but struggles with pacing due to its limited episodic format.
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

Fans Are Obsessed With "The Substance," AKA ""A New Instant Sicko Classic"

'The Substance' offers a unique mix of comedy and horror, driven by stellar performances from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Review: Substance' is disgusting, depraved and brilliant

The Substance intertwines body horror with social commentary about ageism and sexism in Hollywood, leading to an unforgettable viewing experience.
#alien-romulus
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The most disturbing scene in 'Alien: Romulus' was teased months ago - here's why it hits so hard

The extreme body horror scene in 'Alien: Romulus' shocked viewers and crew alike, particularly involving a grotesque birth.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The jaw-dropping 'Alien: Romulus' ending sets it apart from other blockbusters. Here's what happens.

The film escalates horror through ties to the 'Prometheus' prequel, revealing dark experiments and intense survival against Xenomorphs.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The most disturbing scene in 'Alien: Romulus' was teased months ago - here's why it hits so hard

The extreme body horror scene in 'Alien: Romulus' shocked viewers and crew alike, particularly involving a grotesque birth.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The jaw-dropping 'Alien: Romulus' ending sets it apart from other blockbusters. Here's what happens.

The film escalates horror through ties to the 'Prometheus' prequel, revealing dark experiments and intense survival against Xenomorphs.
more#alien-romulus
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Edinburgh film festival 2024: 12 of the best movies on show

The films discussed highlight themes of personal struggle, societal issues, and the exploration of art and identity.
fromBuzzFeed News
11 months ago
Independent films

Demi Moore Addressed The Extreme Violence And Full-Frontal Nudity In Her New Movie, "The Substance"

Demi Lovato makes a comeback in The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, exploring themes of toxic masculinity and beauty standards.
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