Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley Shine in Gruesome Body Horror 'The Substance'

The film explores societal pressures on aging women through visceral transformations and has received critical acclaim and audience reactions.

Directed by Coralie Fargeat, 'The Substance' stars Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle and Margaret Qualley as her younger self, Sue.
The film critiques the beauty industrial complex by showcasing the extreme lengths an aging actress will go to in order to maintain youth.
Moore's performance has generated significant Oscar buzz, and the film has won awards at Cannes and TIFF.
The special effects, a mix of practical prosthetics and visual effects, have been praised for their realism and impact, contributing to the film's unsettling atmosphere.
Audience reactions have been intense, with some viewers feeling nauseated by the graphic body horror, while others laud it as a standout horror film of the year.