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The Substance

classified 18
Film

Until Thu 17 Oct

Director
Coralie Fargeat
Cast
Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Demi Moore
Details
140 mins, 2024, UK, USA
Primary language
English
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. Seriously. You've got to try this new product: The Substance.

This body-horror satire from director Coralie Fargeat (The Revenge) sees Demi Moore giving a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey (Dennis Quaid).

She is then drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug: The Substance. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, 20-something Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. A perfect balance. What could possibly go wrong?

Please note: this film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

  • Screenings of The Substance on Tue 15 Oct are part of our Cinébites deal: get 30% off any main dish in the Café & Bar with a valid cinema ticket.

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