The Substance is now playing in theaters. This review is based on a screening at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. I don’t mind when horror is unsubtle. Many beloved films in the genre are. Not every ...

The Substance is a body horror film following an aging actress navigating sexism and reclaiming her body autonomy. The visual maximalism of the film can be overwhelming, prioritizing style over ...

“Internalized misogyny” is not a phrase you’ll hear me say very often, but I think it’s weirdly appropriate when it comes to Coralie Fargeat’s critically acclaimed body horror film, The Substance, ...