Supstanca 2024 Torrent WEB.DDP
27/26
Elisabeth Sparkle: There was some minor abuse of the substance
Line of Events
A fading celebrity takes a black market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of themselves. Ray Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but died in May of that year before his scenes could be filmed. Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director’s “thank you notes” during the credits. The bathroom mirror reappears intact after being broken several times during the fight sequence.
Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode dated September 20, 2024 (2024)
A special thank you in the credits goes to the many extras in the theater scene, who got covered in blood. Pump It UpWritten by Michael Hall, Leonardo StellaPerformed by Earl GregoryProduced by Julien Deguines. Every scene in this movie blew me away at TIFF. The cast, the atmosphere, the visual and sound design, the music, and of course the symbolism of it all.
To me, this is a future cult classic
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley couldn’t have been better cast in the lead roles. Their dedication to the process and trust in their director was evident to me. Their vulnerability succeeds and leads to a very convincing fever dream. All the actors involved should be really proud of this film.
It’s deeper than that
It’s body/psychological horror, so don’t expect jump scares. I found myself lost in thought throughout the film (as a 47 year old woman, this really spoke to me). But it’s also extremely fun to watch! Take it seriously as a true work of art, but don’t do it at the same time, and you’ll have a lot of fun.
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