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Emily Sundberg delves into the unsettling yet thought-provoking body horror film 'The Substance,' exploring its visceral depiction of society's obsession with youth and beauty. Starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the movie follows an aging fitness icon who resorts to an experimental anti-aging drug, leading to a gruesome physical transformation. Sundberg draws parallels between the film's extreme premise and the very real, prevalent practices women undertake to reclaim their youth, from cosmetic procedures to black market weight-loss drugs. She examines similar themes in other works like 'Regeneration at Mukti' and 'Aesthetica,' ultimately reflecting on the deep-rooted insecurities and pressures driving our cultural fixation on defying age.
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Writer
Emily Sundberg
Summary
Emily Sundberg delves into the unsettling yet thought-provoking body horror film 'The Substance,' exploring its visceral depiction of society's obsession with youth and beauty. Starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the movie follows an aging fitness icon who resorts to an experimental anti-aging drug, leading to a gruesome physical transformation. Sundberg draws parallels between the film's extreme premise and the very real, prevalent practices women undertake to reclaim their youth, from cosmetic procedures to black market weight-loss drugs. She examines similar themes in other works like 'Regeneration at Mukti' and 'Aesthetica,' ultimately reflecting on the deep-rooted insecurities and pressures driving our cultural fixation on defying age.
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