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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Adam Fleet

Eat the rich … before they eat you: in praise of body horror classic Society

‘Don’t blame me if you feel like your eyeballs need cleaning after seeing Society.’
‘Don’t blame me if you feel like your eyeballs need cleaning after seeing Society.’ Photograph: Everett Collection, Inc./Alamy

The Substance, Together, Titane, Sick of Myself: body horror is having a bit of a resurgence lately. So what better time to revisit Brian Yuzna’s slimy obscenity Society? It’s a movie that definitely thinks we should be taxing billionaires, and to make its point, Society throws an ending at you that you will never – ever – forget.

Society’s entire reputation rests upon this finale and there is no discussion to be had without addressing the queasy and lurid final act. So please take this as both spoiler and content warning, and don’t blame me if you feel like your eyeballs need cleaning after seeing it.

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