What will the shocking films of Cannes look like in 2024? Substance should definitely be one of those movies that will please thrill seekers! It’s a film that could fall into the “body horror” category, a genre favored by, for example, a certain David Cronenberg, also in competition at Cannes this year.
The first images set the tone and give us a glimpse of its 3-star cast: Demi Moore, Margaret Cowell, Dennis Quaid…
A snake or dragon motif appears several times, scales on costumes.
The official Cannes website posted the photos online, along with the film’s official synopsis: Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? You must try this new product: substance. He changed my life. With The Substance you can create a different version of yourself, younger, more beautiful, more perfect… just share your time. One week one, one week another. Seven days perfect balance. easy isn’t it If you follow the instructions, what can go wrong?
Demi Moore’s big comeback
The Substance will see the return of Demi Moore to the fore, who we have seen more of in recent years on the side of series such as Feud on Canal+. His last major film role in a French film was Margin Call in 2012.
A French release date for The Substance is not yet known.
For reference, this is French director Coralie Farjat’s second feature film, following the 2018 horror film Revenge. The young director was also noticed for a short film called Reality+. Coralie Fargeat recently filmed episodes for Netflix’s Sandman series.
Source: Allocine
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