Body horror films typically strike their chord amongst gore fanatics, horror cinephiles and general movie masochists. So it’s particularly interesting that a movie that critics are calling one of the “most disgusting” and “uncomfortable” films of the year is also one of the best analyses of beauty’s cruel rule in modern society. @itsheidiwong What’s ur fav movie of 2024❓ #greenscreen #thesubstance #moviereview #movierecommendation #whattowatch #horrormovie #horror ♬ Mozart/Requiem “Lacrimosa”(1394506) – Mint The Substance sees its main character, Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, pushed to grotesque extremes to appear younger so she can keep her public-facing TV job, which she was quickly aging out of. Eventually, she takes a substance that lets her intermittently switch places with a younger version of herself. Chaos ensues, and things get grosser than gross as both versions of herself fight for dominance. But beyond being a delectably horrific display of the gory wonders of...