The Substance: Demi Moore's New Body Horror Movie Will Make You Cringe

Are you a fan of body horror? The Substance will be one that leaves a lasting impression, full of terrifying and disgusting moments. If you think a classic horror movie only requires jump scares you'll have to change your mind as you dive into this new movie featuring Demi Moore!

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If you don't have a lot of time to commit to something, you will find that this movie doesn't waste time! It focuses on a movie star known for "Ghost and has the goal to create something super unique!

It takes place at an age where many people try to recapture a younger look! This is why Demi Moore in the role of "Elisabeth Sparkles", a workout guru!

She signs up for some special, experimental treatment that promises the ability to be a younger version of herself. The premise alone is super interesting! What is unique? There is an unexpected side effect where her new form (Sue), becomes a major issue.

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An Amazing Take On Body Horror:

The Substance Dennis Quaid eating shrimp Image

To give you some insight. This show's creators looked to take a different path. It doesn't center on your standard horror show tropes but it gives the most disgusting visuals that leave viewers cringing in terror!

You see Sue in all its monstrous glory
Sue's form emerges through a horrifying process
There's a sense of gore and disgust in a truly unique and powerful way.

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Dennis Quaid's Repulsive Shrimp Moment

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While those who are easily grossed out by some blood and guts, might need to be extra prepared when watching this show! As if the show needed to up the ante!

In The Substance you have an extra cringe-worthy scene involving Dennis Quaid and a super disturbing moment that you probably can't look away from! You will find the scene involving a man in a powerful role and the moment where this character gives his most delicious yet, super gross take on shrimp!

One can only hope there are no shrimp in your immediate area if you decide to watch this.

It looks like Harvey is having a very powerful and uncaring role in the movie and not even a deformed and super scary body will stop him from consuming this dish.

Harvey and his shrimp eating was meant to add an extra dose of just how detestable his personality really is and how it ties in to the theme that beauty standards are super messed up! While people are struggling. The man in power can get his food.

It really does speak volumes to how the movie plays out! While women, as "The Substance" will reveal, have the unfortunate task of maintaining standards of appearance! There are other aspects that come into play, such as the constant terror that happens when these individuals are in trouble.

That's just what the series gives viewers. While "The Substance" isn't out now. Those looking for something fresh, powerful, intense and maybe even slightly unsettling. It might be worth checking out this upcoming film!

The Substance: Demi Moore's New Body Horror Movie Will Make You Cringe

An Amazing Take On Body Horror:

Dennis Quaid's Repulsive Shrimp Moment

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