REVIEW: THE SUBSTANCE (2024)
By Stephen Pytak I really think folks who are interested in seeing The Substance (2024) should try to avoid any spoilers before heading out to the theater. So I'm hesitant to talk about it all that much, even though I'm, like, writing this review. In short, I really, really enjoyed this flick. It's a wild ride! And fans of thrillers and the body-horror genre will find a lot to like here. It even has a shocking sequence which could be put on an all-time best list, right next to the shower scene from Psycho (1960) and the chestburster scene in Alien (1979). Demi Moore gives one of the best performances of the year. And Margaret Qualley sizzles as a sex symbol who stirs up lots of trouble. She is a classic villain. I'm giving the film 4.5 stars out of 5. So if you haven't seen it, stop what you're doing and go. Meanwhile, I'm going to move on to some spoiler talk. Margaret Qualley as "Sue" in The Substance (2...