An aging Hollywood actress, once beloved by her peers and fans alike, gets ousted in favor of a younger, newer model. In her despair, she spirals out of control and rages against the industry that has used up her youth — to no avail. It’s a story we’ve all heard before and the subject of countless Hollywood classics, from Sunset Boulevard to All About Eve. But The Substance, the wild body-horror thriller from Revenge director Coralie Fargeat, attempts to put a grisly spin on an old classic with a tale of doppelgangers, mysterious injections, and repulsive monsters.
