New Year's Eve, Tom, Sharon and I watched The Substance. The movie received five nominations at the upcoming 82nd Golden Globe Awards, including: Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; and, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture. GoldDerby currently has The Substance with the tenth highest Best Picture Odds for the 2025 Oscars.The Substance is described as a satirical body horror film. It was written, directed, co-edited, and co-produced by Coralie Fargeat. The movie stars Demi Moore, Dennis Quaid and Margaret Qualley.
The Substance tells the story of Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), an aging celebrity, who is fired from her job due to her age by her producer (Quaid). She resorts to a mysterious black market drug that creates a younger, more vibrant version of herself (Qualley). However, this rejuvenation comes with horrifying and unpredictable consequences. As Elisabeth struggles to maintain control over her transformed self, her life spirals out of control.
I have to start by saying that I am not a fan of horror movies. The first half of the movie is intriguing. The last twenty minutes jumps the shark; the special effects team utilized around 21,000 litres of fake blood and a fire hose. I don't recommend the movie. I will be surprised if it wins a Golden Globe. I will be disappointed if it is nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
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