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Surgery, shame and self-erasure: four women writers on the tyranny of impossible beauty standards

The Substance critiques Hollywood's beauty standards through a horror lens, highlighting the extreme lengths individuals go to meet societal expectations.

Is The Substance brilliant feminist critique or a soulless mess?

The Substance critiques beauty standards through a body horror narrative, exploring themes of aging, identity, and societal pressure on women.

The Substance is a grotesque takedown of our obsession with youth

The Substance explores the disturbing impacts of society's beauty standards on women through body horror and feminist themes.

Grafted review Face/Off-style skin-graft horror has layers of punky attitude

Grafted critiques modern beauty standards through body horror while exploring immigrant experiences and social pressures.

'The Substance' Review: Margaret Qualley Helps Demi Moore Feel Young Again in an Epic, Audacious, and Insanely Gross Body Horror Masterpiece

A demented fairy tale challenging beauty standards and self-worth for women in a visually shocking manner.

Surgery, shame and self-erasure: four women writers on the tyranny of impossible beauty standards

The Substance critiques Hollywood's beauty standards through a horror lens, highlighting the extreme lengths individuals go to meet societal expectations.

Is The Substance brilliant feminist critique or a soulless mess?

The Substance critiques beauty standards through a body horror narrative, exploring themes of aging, identity, and societal pressure on women.

The Substance is a grotesque takedown of our obsession with youth

The Substance explores the disturbing impacts of society's beauty standards on women through body horror and feminist themes.

Grafted review Face/Off-style skin-graft horror has layers of punky attitude

Grafted critiques modern beauty standards through body horror while exploring immigrant experiences and social pressures.

'The Substance' Review: Margaret Qualley Helps Demi Moore Feel Young Again in an Epic, Audacious, and Insanely Gross Body Horror Masterpiece

A demented fairy tale challenging beauty standards and self-worth for women in a visually shocking manner.
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Following The Substance's success, Margaret Qualley will get bloody again in Victorian Psycho, a horror thriller from Longlegs producer

Margaret Qualley stars in 'Victorian Psycho,' a psychological horror-thriller highlighting her rising stardom.
The film is based on Virginia Feito's novel and will explore themes of hidden psychopathy in a gothic setting.

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.

Following The Substance's success, Margaret Qualley will get bloody again in Victorian Psycho, a horror thriller from Longlegs producer

Margaret Qualley stars in 'Victorian Psycho,' a psychological horror-thriller highlighting her rising stardom.
The film is based on Virginia Feito's novel and will explore themes of hidden psychopathy in a gothic setting.

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.
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#horror

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.

'Wolf Man' Review: Blumhouse's Taut Remake Puts A Body-Horror Spin On A Classic Monster

Leigh Whannell reinvents the classic monster tale, blending horror with psychological depth in Wolf Man.

Cuckoo review Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens carry bonkers Alpine body horror

The film's chaotic narrative prioritizes atmosphere and body horror over coherent storytelling, appealing to fans of genre film aesthetics.

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.

The best last-minute Halloween costume is also the hippest, thanks to The Substance

The horror genre is thriving with notable films like Smile 2 and Terrifier 3, alongside innovative projects like The Substance.

Hell Hole movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

Hell Hole blends dark comedy and horror, featuring a unique male pregnancy twist and a critique of environmental exploitation.

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.

'Wolf Man' Review: Blumhouse's Taut Remake Puts A Body-Horror Spin On A Classic Monster

Leigh Whannell reinvents the classic monster tale, blending horror with psychological depth in Wolf Man.

Cuckoo review Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens carry bonkers Alpine body horror

The film's chaotic narrative prioritizes atmosphere and body horror over coherent storytelling, appealing to fans of genre film aesthetics.

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.

The best last-minute Halloween costume is also the hippest, thanks to The Substance

The horror genre is thriving with notable films like Smile 2 and Terrifier 3, alongside innovative projects like The Substance.

Hell Hole movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

Hell Hole blends dark comedy and horror, featuring a unique male pregnancy twist and a critique of environmental exploitation.
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#the-substance

Demi Moore's grotesque new movie 'The Substance' has a shocking, bloody, and unhinged ending - and Oscar buzz

The Substance critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth through Elisabeth Sparkle's harrowing journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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.

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.

Demi Moore and co-star hilariously reenact The Substance tension at Golden Globes

Moore and Qualley's reenactment at the Golden Globes showcased their characters' tension and the film's themes of identity and ambition humorously.

The Substance Is Pure Sicko Cinema at Its Best

Body horror, exemplified by Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, explores themes of rejuvenation and female self-hatred in a daring cinematic experience.

Six Films That Directly Influenced 'The Substance'

Coralie Fargeat aims for her film "The Substance" to have a lasting impact by creating a unique cinematic reality that resonates with audiences.

Demi Moore's grotesque new movie 'The Substance' has a shocking, bloody, and unhinged ending - and Oscar buzz

The Substance critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth through Elisabeth Sparkle's harrowing journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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.

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.

Demi Moore and co-star hilariously reenact The Substance tension at Golden Globes

Moore and Qualley's reenactment at the Golden Globes showcased their characters' tension and the film's themes of identity and ambition humorously.

The Substance Is Pure Sicko Cinema at Its Best

Body horror, exemplified by Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, explores themes of rejuvenation and female self-hatred in a daring cinematic experience.

Six Films That Directly Influenced 'The Substance'

Coralie Fargeat aims for her film "The Substance" to have a lasting impact by creating a unique cinematic reality that resonates with audiences.
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#transformation

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marielle Heller on "Nightbitch" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The film "Nightbitch" explores the isolating effects of motherhood through body horror and dark comedy, as Amy Adams's character turns into a dog.

Twisters! Tennis! Transformations! The best movie moments of 2024

Amy Adams's role in 'Nightbitch' explores transformation and identity, highlighting the tension between animalism and suburban life.

The 25 Goopiest, Grodiest, Gnarliest Body Horror Movies, Ranked

Body horror explores the complex relationship between fascination and repulsion regarding our physical form, challenging audience perceptions of agency over their bodies.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marielle Heller on "Nightbitch" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The film "Nightbitch" explores the isolating effects of motherhood through body horror and dark comedy, as Amy Adams's character turns into a dog.

Twisters! Tennis! Transformations! The best movie moments of 2024

Amy Adams's role in 'Nightbitch' explores transformation and identity, highlighting the tension between animalism and suburban life.

The 25 Goopiest, Grodiest, Gnarliest Body Horror Movies, Ranked

Body horror explores the complex relationship between fascination and repulsion regarding our physical form, challenging audience perceptions of agency over their bodies.
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#film-adaptation

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.

Exclusive: What Amy Adams Learned Making 'Nightbitch'

Amy Adams embraces a transformative role in 'Nightbitch,' showcasing the raw and surreal aspects of motherhood and identity.

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.

Exclusive: What Amy Adams Learned Making 'Nightbitch'

Amy Adams embraces a transformative role in 'Nightbitch,' showcasing the raw and surreal aspects of motherhood and identity.
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#dark-comedy

See 'The Substance' and 'A Different Man' together for a major makeover meditation

The Substance and A Different Man explore extreme self-improvement through dark comedy and body horror, critiquing Hollywood's obsession with youth and beauty.

Skincare review Elizabeth Banks horror thriller is a thing of beauty

Skincare features female protagonist Hope Goldman, a facialist navigating personal and professional crises through dark comedy.

See 'The Substance' and 'A Different Man' together for a major makeover meditation

The Substance and A Different Man explore extreme self-improvement through dark comedy and body horror, critiquing Hollywood's obsession with youth and beauty.

Skincare review Elizabeth Banks horror thriller is a thing of beauty

Skincare features female protagonist Hope Goldman, a facialist navigating personal and professional crises through dark comedy.
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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.
#horror-films

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.

Shudder Just Quietly Added One of the Most Infamous Thrillers Ever

The ambiguity in 'Faces of Death' blurs the line between reality and fiction, leaving viewers questioning authenticity.

The Guardian view on female-led horror: time for a new formula | Editorial

The Substance critiques societal fears of aging in women through horror, offering a modern twist on the hagsploitation genre.

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.

Shudder Just Quietly Added One of the Most Infamous Thrillers Ever

The ambiguity in 'Faces of Death' blurs the line between reality and fiction, leaving viewers questioning authenticity.

The Guardian view on female-led horror: time for a new formula | Editorial

The Substance critiques societal fears of aging in women through horror, offering a modern twist on the hagsploitation genre.
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#streaming

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 Ă  Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.

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.

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 Ă  Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.

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.
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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.

32 Movies That Are So Freaky, You Won't Be Able To Watch Them More Than Once

The BuzzFeed Community shares unsettling movie recommendations, emphasizing psychological thrillers and films that challenge viewer expectations.
#horror-genre

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.

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.

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.

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.
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3 gory films to help toughen up squeamish moviegoers

Sensitivity to extreme content in films like "The Substance" varies among audiences, highlighting diverse viewing experiences.
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Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

The Substance presents a campy, feminist body horror narrative about identity and societal pressures surrounding aging and relevance.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Coralie Fargeat on "The Substance" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

"The Substance" explores the gruesome realities of toxic beauty culture and the quest for youth in a satirical Hollywood setting.

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'.

The Bloodiest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Reclaims a Controversial Genre

The Substance explores societal pressures on aging women through a horrific lens, portraying the violent fears associated with losing youthful value.

What to watch: Substance' is the body-horror movie for our times

Demi Moore's performance in 'The Substance' tackles cultural obsessions with youth and beauty through horror and satire.

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

The Substance presents a campy, feminist body horror narrative about identity and societal pressures surrounding aging and relevance.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Coralie Fargeat on "The Substance" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

"The Substance" explores the gruesome realities of toxic beauty culture and the quest for youth in a satirical Hollywood setting.

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'.

The Bloodiest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Reclaims a Controversial Genre

The Substance explores societal pressures on aging women through a horrific lens, portraying the violent fears associated with losing youthful value.

What to watch: Substance' is the body-horror movie for our times

Demi Moore's performance in 'The Substance' tackles cultural obsessions with youth and beauty through horror and satire.
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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.

Tell my family I'm lost in Funko Fusion's fog of death and despair

Funko Fusion surprises with unexpected body horror and intense combat, challenging the perception of a family-friendly game based on pop culture collectibles.
#film-review

TIFF 2024: Shell, Mistress Dispeller, Vice is Broke | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film 'Shell' offers a unique mix of Hollywood satire and body horror, tackling issues of beauty and youth standards imposed on women.

Review | 'A Different Man': Sebastian Stan stars in a black comedy with flair

The film "A Different Man" explores existential themes of identity, perception, and the consequences of changing oneself.

TIFF 2024: Shell, Mistress Dispeller, Vice is Broke | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film 'Shell' offers a unique mix of Hollywood satire and body horror, tackling issues of beauty and youth standards imposed on women.

Review | 'A Different Man': Sebastian Stan stars in a black comedy with flair

The film "A Different Man" explores existential themes of identity, perception, and the consequences of changing oneself.
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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.
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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.

You Are Not Ready for the Messy Madness of The Substance: Review

The Substance explores aging, identity, and the desperation for youth through a sci-fi premise involving a drug that creates a younger version of oneself.

The Bloodiest, Most Deranged Sci-Fi Movie Ending of the Year, Explained

The Substance critiques societal values that prioritize youth and beauty, exploring the destructive consequences of this obsession.

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.

You Are Not Ready for the Messy Madness of The Substance: Review

The Substance explores aging, identity, and the desperation for youth through a sci-fi premise involving a drug that creates a younger version of oneself.

The Bloodiest, Most Deranged Sci-Fi Movie Ending of the Year, Explained

The Substance critiques societal values that prioritize youth and beauty, exploring the destructive consequences of this obsession.
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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.

The best sci-fi movies to watch on Netflix this September

September sees a surge in sci-fi releases, including animated and horror films, catering to diverse fan interests.

Are We Getting The Substance All Wrong?

The Substance critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth and beauty, illustrating how addiction to public affirmation overshadows the true issues of sexism and ageism.

Coralie Fargeat on Directing The Substance' and Bringing Science-Fiction Horror to the Big Screen

Coralie Fargeat transformed her childhood shyness into a powerful filmmaking career, recently recognized for her work in the film 'The Substance.'
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Ex-Silent Hill devs show off new horror game Slitterhead, a gory mix of The Thing and Driver: San Francisco

Slitterhead by Bokeh Game Studio is a departure from typical horror games, focusing more on action-packed gameplay involving gruesome weapons and parasitic control.
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Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror is a genre depicting extreme human body mutilation or transformation, often used for political or social commentary.

Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror explores gruesome transformations and mutilations, often serving as a platform for social commentary and critique.

Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror is a genre depicting extreme human body mutilation or transformation, often used for political or social commentary.

Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror explores gruesome transformations and mutilations, often serving as a platform for social commentary and critique.
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