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The Substance directed by Coralie Fargeat a body horror satire earned both awards acclaim along with a total global box office earning of 78 million dollars. Coralie Fargeat will not create a follow up sequel of the film. Demi Moore secured a Golden Globe Award for her performance at the ceremony held on January 6 generating significant Oscar consideration after this major event. Movie news publications such as Variety highlighted director’s plans for next project along with information on Demie Moore award.
Director Coralie Fargeat during an interview with Variety said that future projects from the director will be different in approach from The Substance while she aims to maintain certain qualities she loves like bold surprises and personal freedoms. Coralie Fargeat clearly explained a future project will not include a sequel. She believes The Substance provided something new with unique concepts that will continue in future films for different takes while not focusing on repetitive properties or storylines. Coralie Fargeat did not offer details on new production during an interview but spoke briefly about new ideas starting in her mind. She mentioned she wanted to create new concepts for world building in coming titles demonstrating her unique vision as an artist.
Recent information claims Austin Butler’s involvement with the new adaptation of American Psycho by Luca Guadagnino might have been an unsubstantiated report which was presented in multiple reports. The author of the original novel Bret Easton Ellis stated on his podcast that Austin Butler may not be signed to the film with director Luca Guadagnino or writer Scott Burns also without existing contracts as well. Bret Easton Ellis also commented that he does not involve himself with any part of any production for his previous work . Previous articles on publications such as Variety mentioned details on the movie and have now been contradicted creating confusion over status.
The Substance film released during the 2024 period showed body horror elements along with a star studded cast as Demi Moore plays fading actor Elizabeth Sparkle struggling with aging. To gain back popularity Elizabeth uses a black market drug to create a youthful version called Sue which is acted by Margaret Qualley and they share time. If Elizabeth and Sue fail to follow drug protocols terrible consequences may ensue. The Substance with all its body horror has earned 78 million dollars worldwide providing financial success to this experimental property.
The Golden Globe Awards ceremony on January 6 recognized The Substance earning Demi Moore the Best Actress in a musical or comedy award marking the actress’ first Globe. Demi Moore played Elizabeth Sparkle in The Substance highlighting a woman’s experience beyond physical traits as Director Coralie Fargeat stated and saw that the movie earned Moore recognition at age 62 in Hollywood. The movie received awards for being loud, bold, uncompromising and violent in vision demonstrating Fargeat’s passion project and how Moore brought her character to the forefront through her acting . Mubi offers the film on streaming services demonstrating a distribution channel to view it at home.
Demi Moore might receive her first ever Academy Award nomination after she won her recent Golden Globe Award. A possible Oscar nomination would promote increased recognition of horror as a viable genre of film and not just seen for popular release. Oscar nominations are set to be announced January 17th and then the awards will be held March 2 at 7 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ABC. The movie directly tackles the challenge faced by actresses as they age and try to hold their places within Hollywood . “The Substance” film is a sharp critique of Hollywood beauty expectations particularly for actresses like Demi Moore that is highlighted for its cultural impact regarding beauty standards that was reflected on her performance.
Fargeat firmly dismissed any kind of movie expansion such as sequels and prequels during her interview with Variety showing she wants to bring fresh narratives. Even if another studio attempted spin off to the movie The Substance or some other creative expansions of existing materials Fargeat and lead actress Demi Moore might not participate. Demi Moore and co star Margaret Qualley played characters that met gruesome endings effectively removing the ability to play those characters in another version of this movie universe which further emphasizes Fargeat's plan to continue creating original stories with each new release. The Substance offers opportunities to viewers through various streaming options where people could catch the film before Oscar nominations are presented on January 17.
Margaret Qualley detailed the makeup and practical effects needed to portray “Monstro Elisasue” with several layers of prosthetics needing a very precise performance as both character’s elements become entangled visually and physically. Qualley also experienced some limitations that include issues in the set from having vision and hearing being greatly limited while wearing the prosthetic. The prosthetics required extensive preparation times but the final scene where Margaret’s character appears created visually strong art. Qualley added all actions seen are in fact actually occurring on set to generate realistic feel of practical effects during performances of scenes.
The Substance storyline poses moral questions surrounding the titular black market drug and its transformative powers while critiquing industry’s expectations around beauty standards. The movie uses visual nods from other popular films like Carrie and Showgirls as well while crafting the original storyline of the characters within. NME magazine gave a 5-star rating stating its horror elements were both unforgettable and effective plus acting as a cultural warning about societies desire for eternal beauty. The Substance explores societal pressures placed on women and has achieved success as Mubi highest-earning movie grossing more than 26 million pounds during it theatrical showing. Variety publication interviewed Demi Moore regarding her win after winning the Golden Globe showcasing new direction for her career.
The Substance achieved critical acclaim after being named number two of best films in 2024 on the NME film list, scoring a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes while also being a favorite during festival screenings. Coralie Fargeat withdrew film from the Camerimage Film Festival because of offensive remarks from its director because she stated such behavior directly contrasts what The Substance seeks to critique within culture highlighting misogyny and negative social interactions. After receiving her Golden Globe win Demi Moore commented it showed how limited some previous producers have seen her as she is more than the roles previously offered throughout her time in Hollywood that often called her a ‘popcorn actress’ despite the roles being of good box office sales at the time of her performances.
Moore stated the film "Ghost" in the past brought in large sums for cinema but still the "popcorn actress" label caused pain which she then used in this latest award to make her triumph that much more empowering showcasing her human reaction to praise she received over her impressive acting performance. Brian Lowry, a longtime film critic and columnist, stated “The Substance” has highlighted Moore’s status as a pop culture star demonstrating the public admiration for her performances over the decades. Brian Lowry said at the recent Golden Globes where several "popcorn" or high grossing movies where featured Demi Moore still shone as a cultural icon that she became with fans worldwide.