The Substance
2024 · 2h 21m · Horror, Science Fiction · France, United Kingdom · Rated R (US)
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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Coralie Fargeat7.1Smart score
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