Demi Moore in the new film «Substance»: a satirical horror that destroys beauty standards
23 september 2024 в 22:37
Demi Moore has taken on a new role that everyone is talking about. In the film «The Substance», - the actress can be seen in a completely different light, as the film is a satirical horror of the body that vividly depicts the pressure of societal beauty standards. Before the release of the film, Demi opened up about her role, noting that «nothing like it has come her way before».
Speaking to Deadline, Demi explained that the film is «so unusual that it carries a level of risk and uncertainty, where you can think it’s either going to be amazing or a damn disaster».
«It made me jump into it», - said the star of «A Few Good Men». «As a role, it definitely took me out of my comfort zone, and I felt that it touches on the theme not only of aging and the male gaze on the idealized woman that women have invested in many times, but also the struggle that exists within ourselves, that intense cruel judgment with which we exist, that pursuit of perfection that does not exist».
«The Substance» was released on September 20, 2024.
Demi’s latest film can already be seen in theaters.
The release date for streaming has not been disclosed yet. Also, at the time of publication, it is unclear where viewers will be able to watch the film «The Substance».
According to the official synopsis, «The Substance» follows a «fading celebrity who decides to use a drug on the black market, a substance that can temporarily create a younger, better version of oneself». Demi plays the main character, Elizabeth Spark.
Elizabeth is fired from a famous aerobics TV show after turning 50. She then receives a tip about a serum that creates a younger and «perfect» version of the user. A young version of Elizabeth is then born, and she takes on the name Sue (played by actress Margaret Qualley)
Speaking to Deadline, Demi explained that the film is «so unusual that it carries a level of risk and uncertainty, where you can think it’s either going to be amazing or a damn disaster».
«It made me jump into it», - said the star of «A Few Good Men». «As a role, it definitely took me out of my comfort zone, and I felt that it touches on the theme not only of aging and the male gaze on the idealized woman that women have invested in many times, but also the struggle that exists within ourselves, that intense cruel judgment with which we exist, that pursuit of perfection that does not exist».
«The Substance» was released on September 20, 2024.
Demi’s latest film can already be seen in theaters.
The release date for streaming has not been disclosed yet. Also, at the time of publication, it is unclear where viewers will be able to watch the film «The Substance».
According to the official synopsis, «The Substance» follows a «fading celebrity who decides to use a drug on the black market, a substance that can temporarily create a younger, better version of oneself». Demi plays the main character, Elizabeth Spark.
Elizabeth is fired from a famous aerobics TV show after turning 50. She then receives a tip about a serum that creates a younger and «perfect» version of the user. A young version of Elizabeth is then born, and she takes on the name Sue (played by actress Margaret Qualley)
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