The Substance (2024)

Horror Science Fiction
← Inspired by 5 films

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

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← Inspired By

The Fly
The Fly (1986)1
 The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)2
 The Shining
The Shining (1980)3
 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)4
 Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream (2000)5

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Influenced By

  1. The Fly (1986)
    "David Cronenberg's body horror classic about a scientist's transformation into a fly-like creature influenced the grotesque metamorphoses depicted in "The Substance."" RogerEbert.com source
  2. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
    "The theme of eternal youth and the consequences of vanity in this adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel parallels the narrative of "The Substance."" Ft source
  3. The Shining (1980)
    "Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror film inspired the visual style and unsettling atmosphere in "The Substance."" The FFC reviews The Substance — . The Forgetful Film Critic .
  4. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
    "The exploration of duality and transformation in this classic tale is echoed in the character dynamics of "The Substance."" Cinema Review: The Substance (2024) – A Dark Exploration of Identity | The Cinema Fix presents Thecinemafix
  5. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
    "Darren Aronofsky's film, known for its intense portrayal of addiction and descent into despair, influenced the visual and thematic elements of "The Substance."" Ft source