The Substance

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

Plot Summary

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

new year's eve

capitalism

birthday

black market

identity

beauty

satire

aging

celebrity

female protagonist

los angeles, california

has been

aerobics

disfigurement

woman in jeopardy

woman director

disturbed

substance

grim

beauty standards

insecure woman

self image

toxic masculinity

drug

body horror

female rage

youth

actress

bold

condescending

farcical

sardonic