The Substance

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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

black market

identity

dark comedy

satire

aging

celebrity

female protagonist

los angeles, california

aerobics

disfigurement

woman director

beauty standards

horror comedy

insecure woman

toxic masculinity

drug

body horror

actress

distressing