The Substance
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Directed by | Coralie Fargeat |
Written by | Coralie Fargeat |
Produced by | Coralie Fargeat Tim Bevan Eric Fellner |
Starring | Demi Moore Margaret Qualley Dennis Quaid |
Cinematography | Benjamin Kracun |
Edited by | Coralie Fargeat Jérôme Eltabet Valentin Feron |
Music by | Raffertie |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
Countries | United States United Kingdom France |
Language | English |
The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered on 19 May 2024.[1]
Cast
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
- Hugo Diego Garcia
- Phillip Schurer [2]
- Joseph Balderrama[2]
Production
In January 2022, it was announced that Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley would star in the film, with Working Title Films producing and Universal Pictures distributing.[3][4][5] In February 2022, it was announced that Ray Liotta had joined the cast.[6]
Filming began in Paris in May 2022.[7] In August 2022, Deadline Hollywood reported that the film was "currently in production."[8] Later that same month, Qualley confirmed in an interview with W that she was currently doing work on the film.[9] Filming officially wrapped in October 2022.[10]
In 2023, it was revealed that Dennis Quaid replaced Liotta, who passed away before he could film his role.[11]
Release
The Substance was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 19 May 2024.[12] Prior to, Mubi acquired worldwide rights to the film, planning to distribute it theatrically in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Latin America, Benelux as well as holding rights for Turkey and India, while its subsidiary The Match Factory will handle sales elsewhere. Metropolitan Filmexport acquired French distribution rights from The Match Factory. The film was originally set to be distributed by Universal Pictures.[13][14]
It received a 13-minute ovation.[15]
Reception
David Ehrlich of IndieWire graded the film an A-.[16] Nicholas Barber of the BBC awarded the film four stars out of five.[17]
Accolades
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Cannes Film Festival | 25 May 2024 | Palme d'Or | Coralie Fargeat | Pending | [18] |
References
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise; Ritman, Alex; Debruge, Peter (April 11, 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait 'The Apprentice' in Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "British Council Film: The Substance". film-directory.britishcouncil.org. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (February 1, 2022). "'The Substance': Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley to Star in Body Horror Film From Coralie Fargeat". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Mathai, Jeremy (February 1, 2022). "Revenge Filmmaker To Direct Body Horror Movie The Substance With Margaret Qualley And Demi Moore". /Film. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 31, 2022). "Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley To Star In Universal/Working Title's 'The Substance'; 'Revenge' Helmer Coralie Fargeat Directs Her Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (February 16, 2022). "The Substance: Ray Liotta joins Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley in body horror film". JoBlo.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 15, 2022). "Ray Liotta Joins Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley In Coralie Fargeat's The Substance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 10, 2022). "Universal Partners With Working Title For First-Ever Global Writers Program; Applications Open Now". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Wally, Maxine (August 16, 2022). "For Margaret Qualley, Dorothy Zbornak Is the Epitome of Cool". W. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Fargeat, Coralie [@coraliefargeat] (October 28, 2022). "And that's a wrap!! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who surrounded me during this amazing shoot" (Tweet). Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 18, 2023). "Where Should the 'Scream' Franchise Go Next?; Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' Underperforms on Netflix". The InSneider. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 8, 2024). "Mubi Acquires Coralie Fargeat's Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid Body Horror Movie 'The Substance' Ahead Of Cannes Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Buzzy Cannes Competition Title 'The Substance,' Starring Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore, Sells to France's Metropolitan (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 19, 2024). "Demi Moore's 'The Substance' World Premiere Gets A 13-Minute Ovation At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (May 19, 2024). "'The Substance' Review: Margaret Qualley Helps Demi Moore Feel Young Again in an Epic, Audacious, and Insanely Gross Body Horror Masterpiece". IndieWire. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Barber, Nicholas. "The Substance review: 'Magnificently tasteless' horror comedy is Demi Moore's 'best big-screen role in decades'". BBC. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (11 April 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Lineup Set: Competition Includes Coppola, Audiard, Cronenberg, Arnold, Lanthimos, Sorrentino & Abbasi's Trump Movie — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 May 2024.