'The Substance': Reviews, trailer, cast and all about the Demi Moore starrer body-horror flick

Demi Moore has starred in another gruesome body-horror content named 'The Substance' that received a standing ovation at the Grand Lumiere. This was filmmaker Fageat's second feature alongside the likes of Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, and revolves around society's obsessive nature around youth and beauty.

'The Substance': Reviews

According to 'The Hollywood Reporter', 'The Substance' is receiving significantly good reviews as it builds on the film director's stronghold of disposability of women in an otherwise sexist society, which is a niche she had picked in another 2017 thriller 'Revenge'. That film revolved around a vengeance-seeking hunter who has seen some dark sights of society.

The Substance's star-studded cast has done wonders with Demi Moore stealing the spotlight with a notable performance, according to recent reviews. The competition segment at the Cannes Film Festival was left ecstatic as this film ended, which resultantly saw a standing ovation at the theatre.

'The Substance': Trailer

The film that recently premiered at Cannes is a superb directorial effort and English-language debut of filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, who also wrote, produced and edited the film.


The new official teaser trailer of The Substance is going insanely viral on social media before and after its crazy premiere at the Grand Lumiere Theatre. The film sees a combination of a few sci-fi elements alongside body horror and satire, according to Hollywood Reporter. The Substance' making focuses mainly on ultra wide-angle shots, close-ups and a unique color palette that largely contributes to the film’s surreal environment.

FAQs:

1. Who is the lead cast in 'The Substance'?
'The Substance' which recently premiered at the competition section of Cannes Film Festival, casts Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid in pivotal roles.

2. Which film festival did 'The Substance' premiere?
'The Substance', starring Demi Moore as the lead, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and saw a feature at the Grand Lumiere Theatre. After the end of the film, it received a standing ovation.