The Substance
September. 20,2024 RKeywords:
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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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Undescribable Perfection
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Perfect cast and a good story
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Admirable film.
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All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
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