The Substance

Sep 7, 2024

2h 21m

★ 7.1

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

Overview

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

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Thriller

Production Companies

Working Title Films

Blacksmith

Working Title Films

The Substance Trailers

Cast

Elisabeth

Demi Moore

Sue

Margaret Qualley

Harvey

Dennis Quaid

Fred

Edward Hamilton-Clark

Oliver

Gore Abrams

Troy

Oscar Lesage

Man at Diner

Christian Erickson

Male Nurse

Robin Greer

Doctor

Tom Morton

Diego - Boyfriend

Hugo Diego Garcia

Casting Director

Daniel Knight

Assistant Casting Director

Jonathon Carley

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