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"Substance": Ukrainians left feedback on the horror movie with Demi Moore and told what they missed. Trailer
The day before, the long-awaited horror film "Substance" starring the famous Hollywood actress Demi Moore was released in Ukrainian cinemas. Ukrainian thriller fans have already seen the film, which won the Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival and received 13 minutes of applause.
According to the filmmakers, "Substance" will not scare the audience with ghosts and monsters. Filmed in the body horror style, the movie will amaze the audience with plot twists, screamers, and eerie changes in the human body. Despite the warning about sensitive content, Ukrainians claim that the movie is not really that scary, only some scenes depicted the promised cruelty. Moviegoers shared their opinions on the X platform and Facebook.
As users have noted in their reviews, Substance is a depiction of inner struggle, rejection of oneself and one's body, the desire for eternal youth, and the fear of inevitable aging. The film blurs the line between reality and horror, which are intertwined in the film and give its viewers a sense of constant anxiety. Moviegoers unanimously agree that the film has a deep meaning and plays on the contrast of emotions. From laughter to anxiety, the filmmakers of Substance depicted a satire on showbiz and social standards of beauty, which can lead to losing control of oneself in the pursuit of which.
Ukrainians have noticed the excellent performance of Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Users believe that this is the 61-year-old actress's best movie, while her 29-year-old colleague showed an incredible performance that left no one indifferent.
The movie "Substance" tells the story of a 50-year-old aerobics star who has lost popularity because of her age. The producers of the TV show advise the main character to accept her aging. But suddenly, the trainer finds an amazing solution to the problem – an experimental substance that gives youth. The effect of the substance does not last long and leads to terrible consequences.
The film was highly praised by critics shortly after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. On the Rotten Tomatoes service, the rating is 91%, and on the IMDb platform – 7.9 points out of 10 possible.
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