MOVIE REVIEW: We brave brutal body-horror 'The Substance'

MOVIE REVIEW: We brave brutal body-horror 'The Substance'

Real stomach-churner beautifully told, performed and shot, led by a monstrously magical Demi Moore.

My Stance on the "The Substance"

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter.I know that The Substance came out last year, but I am constantly late to the game when it comes to watching new movies, so here we are. This will contain spoilers so if you haven’t seen it, and plan to, I would recommend waiting on reading this article. This movie had a really strong start. The colors are vibrant, and the intense camera angles draw the viewer in. The…

The Substance (2024) - Calum Cooper on Coralie Fargeat's squirm-inducing masterpiece

The Substance is streaming now on MUBI. French writer-director Coralie Fargeat made an explosive debut with her 2017 feature Revenge, a graphic but subversive thriller. Her sophomore feature, the body horror satire The Substance, sees her pumping up the shock factor. It’s the most squirm-inducing movie in many a moon – a grotesque, crude and erratic picture as bonkers as a Troma Entertainment feature. It’s also one of 2024’s best films. The core…

Henry Galea Brings 'The Substance' To Life With Creepy Body Horror Makeup

Have you ever dreamed of altering your DNA to unlock a better version of yourself? 🧬 Well, one of Malta’s top TikTokers and renowned costume designers, Henry Galea, is here to give it a shot. In his latest addition to his long line of body horror costume projects, Henry took inspiration from the critically acclaimed film, The Substance, to become “younger, more beautiful, more perfect.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta…

‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review: A Body Horror Take On Cinderella, By Way Of Coralie Fargeat's The Substance

An Ozempic allegory, a feminist takedown of Disney princess stories, and Coralie Fargeat’s Cinderella will be among the interpretations thrust upon “The Ugly Stepsister.” Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt’s horror dramedy is largely entertaining on its own terms, even for viewers unwilling to dig deeper. Its modernist meta-textual caustic sting? You can take it or leave it. But it will richly reward those in tune with Blichfeldt’s gleeful ba…