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The Substance

RHorrorScience FictionThriller71

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

September 7, 2024 · Directed by Coralie Fargeat

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feels shorter
Runtime2h 21m
Feels like2h 15m
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