One of the most brutally shocking films of the year; possibly the movie of the decade, opens in UK cinemas on Friday. General audiences reacted much like superhero fans reacted to Sam Wilson walking through the portal. Avengers: Endgame But instead of celebrating collectively, the final twenty minutes of body horror master Coralie Fargeat are filled with horror revenge, materialwhich amounts to a commentary on aging in the Hollywood business and how the desire for youth and beauty is matched by today’s double standards. It chooses a premise black mirror or a doctor who Monster Episodes and Echoes of the Week love and monsters and partners in crime In the process they take on a rival but ultimately doomed protagonist driven by youthful lust – the aging Elisabeth Sparkle, whose time is running out for an Oscar nomination and losing Her dance performance was replaced by someone younger. Played by Demi Moore, who’s in the best shape of her career, she’s forced to watch her reputation be stripped away – until the solution comes in the form of The Substance – a black market drug that can make her Become younger and better.
It was a younger version of herself that he had spawned from Elizabeth in the most horrifyingly twisted way. A new body is born from the old body, becoming younger, healthier, more attractive and more beautiful. Coralie Faget quickly examines self-hatred and reflections on rapid isolation and descent into madness; body horror is at the forefront from the start. You’ll see itchy skin; the close-ups of corrupt movie executives ripping off seafood are the sickening equivalent of watching someone eat with their mouth open – making this guy a Trump-esque figure you can’t resist , you need to please him to succeed in your career.
It’s obvious from the get-go that Scratch is on the skin, and Dennis Quaid plays the villain in the movie brilliantly, creating the need that Elizabeth is driven to substance. His eyes light up when he sees a younger version of Elizabeth before him – Margaret Qualley’s Sue, a girl from a small town who dreams of becoming a star – who will Beattie West’s goes even further. pearl Never possible – driven by ambition for fame and a desire to upset the balance that defines the rules substance. Sue and Elizabeth are one and the same – when one defies the other, they break the rules; when the rules are inevitably broken; substance Intervention – This is a true work of art that questions how far you can push someone before they break. Close-ups and visceral photography give you as close to a sense of reality as possible with these characters; a strong and visceral sense of freedom, a feast of freedom. The makeup and body horror are Cronenbergian – a brilliant double feature future crime Going to be one of the most uncomfortable experiences of the year; if anyone has seen Titan they will realize the shock and awe of it substance Go for it.
It’s disgusting and sickening, and to delve into it would ruin it – but just watching the trailer will give you a real sense of joy – an internal struggle between the double standard of beauty and self-image. ; also reflected in substance‘Fraction. I covered my eyes at least twice – I don’t do that in horror movies anymore. Late-night fever dreams cater to the female duality—with irony at its core, meaning you’ll be laughing as effortlessly the next moment as you were scowling in fear before.
Long live the new body.
