The Substance

The SubstanceThe Substance

Film • Sep 18, 2024

Fading celebrity Elisabeth Sparkle is fired from her show on her 50th birthday, allegedly for being too old. After a life-changing accident, she stumbles upon a black market drug that creates younger, “perfect” versions of its users. The catch: the original and the new version must share time—one week as the original, one week as the idealized self.

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Status
Released
Release
September 18, 2024 (2 years ago)
Language
English
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
R
Origin
France, United Kingdom, United States
Genres
Body Horror, Dark Comedy, Monsters & Creatures, Psychological horror, Sci-Fi Horror
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Companies
Blacksmith, Working Title Films

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