Have you ever wanted to transform? Not become a different person, but become a better version of yourself? In the new trailer for Coralie Fargeat’s (“Revenge”) new horror movie “The Substance” we get to watch Demi Moore (“Feud”) become a better version of herself.
Well, at least until it all comes tumbling down and turns into a nightmare.
“The Substance”
The new movie tells the story of Elizabeth Sparkle (Moore), an A-list actress whose career is on the wane. A fact that colleagues like studio head Harvey (Dennis Quaid) are happy to remind her of when he fires her from her fitness show. Desperate she tries a new wonder drug called The Substance. The injectable promises to unlock your DNA and produce a “better version” of yourself, one that is “younger and more beautiful.”
Once injected Elizabeth takes over the body of a young woman named Sue (Margaret Qualley). The only rule is that time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions.
After enjoying some newfound attention, Elizabeth begins to spiral due to a “slight misuse of the substance.” From there the film descends into body horror-fueled madness.
“The Substance” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it won the festival’s Best Screenplay award. Moore’s Jekyll-and-Hyde-esque performance is already receiving rave reviews.
“The Substance,” will hit theaters on September 20th. You can check out the newest trailer below:
