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Many films dating back to the 1950s lampoon Hollywood Sunset Blvd and beyond, but few are as dizzyingly scary as The substance. The film stars Demi Moore as an actress past her prime and pushed out of Hollywood. That's why she undergoes a treatment that promises her a younger version (played by Margaret Qualley). In typical Monkey Paw fashion, the substance in question has some serious side effects.

The substance The high-concept, low-budget body horror film received strong reviews and did a respectable box office. If you didn't see it in the theater, you can buy or stream it now.

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Typically, films are released on VOD before they appear on streamers, allowing viewers to rent or purchase the film at home, often during the film's theatrical release. Mubi, the cinephile-focused streaming service that distributes The substance took a different approach and decided to simultaneously offer the film for purchase on Prime or streaming on Mubi. The film is currently not available to rent.

If you'd rather not sign up for a whole new streaming service, Mubi is available as a Prime Video add-on. Prime members can try Mubi free for 7 days The substanceas well as acclaimed indie films like Fremont, childhoodAnd Frances Ha.

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Reviews for The substance particularly praised Demi Moore's performance Rolling Stones David Fear writes: “If Moore's extraordinary, career-best performance doesn't kick off a complete demi-aissance, there is no God – pass on this riff.” The Picture of Dorian Gray goes ballistic in the best way possible. Want a climactic bloodbath that puts The Shining's plasma-bubbly elevator to shame? You got it!”