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Demi Moore attempts to overcome ageing in The Substance

The horror film sees Margaret Qualley play a younger version of Moore's character.
Ben Lyons Senior Editor 16 August 2024

Time is a fickle mistress. We simply cannot stop the indomitable push forward that sees people grow old and eventually die... or can we? That's precisely the question that director Coralie Fargeat's next film will look to explore.

Known as The Substance, this is a body horror film about an actress played by Demi Moore who looks to overcome ageing by taking an experimental drug that creates a temporary, younger and better version of you. Needless to say, with matters as twisted and obscure as this, there is always a catch, even if your younger self happens to look like Margaret Qualley.

The Substance will debut in cinemas on September 20, and you can see the trailer and elusive synopsis below.

"Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. You've got to try this new product. It changed my life."

Senior Editor Ben was a Senior Editor at Gamereactor UK. When he wasn’t writing, editing or filming for Gamereactor, he could usually be found playing an FPS or getting lost in a sprawling RPG.
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