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2024 · 141 min · R

The Substance

Directed by Coralie Fargeat · Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

The Substance (2024) is a Horror film, directed by Coralie Fargeat set in Los Angeles during the 2020s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession and consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
Raffertie
Cinematography
Benjamin Kračun
Cast
Demi MooreMargaret QualleyDennis QuaidEdward Hamilton-ClarkGore AbramsOscar LesageChristian EricksonRobin Greer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
2020s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionConsumerism / Capitalism
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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