Coralie Fargeat’s body horror The Substance centers on Elisabeth Sparke, played by Demi Moore, a once-beloved movie star who was cut from her TV show after turning 50. In her desperation, Elisabeth takes a risky plunge into an experimental injectable drug that promises to rejuvenate her at the cellular level. This injection turns her into a younger, perfect version of herself named Sue, played by Margaret Qualley.
While The Substance garnered rave reviews and a Certified Fresh score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it is a perfect blend of horror and thrill, especially this Halloween.
The Substance Streaming Release Date
The Substance’s official X account has confirmed that the movie will officially stream on MUBI on Halloween, October 31.
Soon, you can try THE SUBSTANCE in your very own home. Streaming exclusively on @mubi October 31. pic.twitter.com/8Gs7yCCvrG
— The Substance (@TryTheSubstance) October 24, 2024
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With Halloween coming, The Substance can succeed more on MUBI in a way it could not in theaters. Despite a production budget of $17.5 million, the film only grossed $34.2 million at the box office, falling short of its break-even point.
What Substance Is Really About?
The Substance delves into themes of misogyny and ageism as Elisabeth, played by Moore, undergoes an experimental transformation to regain her youth. While the serum creates a younger version of herself, Sue, society’s idealization of youth raises critical questions about the consequences of this obsession. The male gaze, embodied by Quaid’s character, Harvey, amplifies Elisabeth’s relentless pursuit of perfection. Moreover, the film critiques societal expectations, revealing that these pressures fuel Elisabeth’s battle with herself. Reflecting on the misogyny in the movie, Moore told The Guardian, “We can be violent to ourselves.”
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