The scariest moments in “The Substance” have nothing to do with blood and guts

In a local movie theater on New York’s Lower East Side, I watched “The Substance” without knowing much about it beforehand. The science fiction psychological thriller stars Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, exploring the beauty industry’s impact on women and society. As I sat down, I was intrigued by the film’s themes of societal pressures and the psychological effects of beauty standards.

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