The Disgusting Inspiration Behind Controversial Cannes Film "The Substance"

Berfin Ceren Meray
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The film The Substance shocked audiences at the Cannes Film Festival, earning both applause and disgust. Now, the inspiration behind this polarizing movie has been uncovered. Let’s dive into the surprising source that influenced this controversial creation. 🎥

The Substance, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and was met with a standing ovation that lasted for a full 13 minutes.

Despite the applause, some viewers found this "body horror" film too disturbing to watch and had to leave the theater.

The film was described as the most grotesque and outrageous production competing at the festival this year.

According to a report by The Independent, the inspiration for this film, which raises the bar for the horror genre, comes from another movie.

The experiences of Demi Moore’s character, Elisabeth Sparkle, were inspired by the 1986 film The Fly, directed by David Cronenberg. Those who have seen The Fly will recall that the main character, a scientist, slowly transforms into a bug-like creature after a failed experiment.

While The Substance, starring Demi Moore, is primarily a horror film, it also satirizes certain topics.

The story’s main character, Elisabeth Sparkle, takes revenge on both the system and her own body due to her aging, but the story gradually becomes more gruesome.

Critics have already labeled The Substance as a horror classic.

It is set to be released on September 20th. Are you curious about this film?