How scary is The Substance?

On our intensity scale, The Substance rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.

How gory is The Substance?

The Substance rates 5/5 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.

Where can I stream The Substance?

As of our last update, The Substance is streaming on Mubi in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.

The Substance

Name: The Substance
Director: Coralie Fargeat
Genre: Body Horror, Psychological, Gore
Released: 2024
Rating: 7.2

2024 · Directed by Coralie Fargeat

Body HorrorPsychologicalGore

IMDb7.2451k votes

RT89%critics

RT76%audience

MC74metascore

豆瓣7.5303k votes

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Streaming on Mubi (US, subject to change)

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The vibe

Fargeat's body-horror parable about an aging star and the younger self she injects into existence goes exactly as far as you fear, then several miles further. A neon-bright, deliberately vulgar scream at beauty standards with a finale that plays like Carrie staged by Troma.

Before you press play

How scary is The Substance?: On our intensity scale, The Substance rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is The Substance?: The Substance rates 5/5 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
Where can I stream The Substance?: As of our last update, The Substance is streaming on Mubi in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.