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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Film

An Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller is Getting a New Spinoff From a Controversial Director

David Cronenberg's The Fly combines body horror with poignant themes, establishing a new standard for the genre.
A sequel in The Fly universe raises questions about maintaining the original's depth while exploring new narratives.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Film

Film Review: We Wish David Cronenberg's Eerie 'The Shrouds' Were a Whole Series

David Cronenberg explores humanity's relationship with death and decay in his latest film, The Shrouds, through innovative funerary practices and personal grieving.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago
Film

Review | Got grief? David Cronenberg has an app for that in 'The Shrouds.'

David Cronenberg's latest film 'The Shrouds' explores human grief through a unique lens of technology and body horror.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose

The Shrouds is David Cronenberg's most personal film, reflecting his exploration of grief and the impact of technology on death.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Film

An Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller is Getting a New Spinoff From a Controversial Director

David Cronenberg's The Fly combines body horror with poignant themes, establishing a new standard for the genre.
A sequel in The Fly universe raises questions about maintaining the original's depth while exploring new narratives.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Film

Film Review: We Wish David Cronenberg's Eerie 'The Shrouds' Were a Whole Series

David Cronenberg explores humanity's relationship with death and decay in his latest film, The Shrouds, through innovative funerary practices and personal grieving.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago
Film

Review | Got grief? David Cronenberg has an app for that in 'The Shrouds.'

David Cronenberg's latest film 'The Shrouds' explores human grief through a unique lens of technology and body horror.
more#david-cronenberg
#film
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Film

How Charli XCX Ended Up in Poland With Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs

The film explores themes of urban retreat and the dangers of wellness culture through a surreal lens.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Coralie Fargeat Loves Her Inner Monster

Coralie Fargeat's film 'The Substance' critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning multiple Oscar nominations and a unique narrative perspective.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Novocaine' Twists The Revenge Thriller To Its Absolute Limit

Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine', creatively blending genres while exploring CIPA as a superpower.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Film

How Charli XCX Ended Up in Poland With Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs

The film explores themes of urban retreat and the dangers of wellness culture through a surreal lens.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.
more#film
#video-games
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Probably Missed the Most Delicious Horror Game of 2024

Slitterhead is a unique body-horror game from Silent Hill's creator, with flaws that enhance its creepy and captivating experience.
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Video games

Look Outside is an instant classic that balances body horror with compassion

Look Outside features body horror and psychological scares, compelling players to avoid gazing at a cosmic entity for survival.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Probably Missed the Most Delicious Horror Game of 2024

Slitterhead is a unique body-horror game from Silent Hill's creator, with flaws that enhance its creepy and captivating experience.
more#video-games
fromInverse
1 month ago
Film

'Together' Is A Terrific Body-Horror Rom-Com That Shouldn't Work

Body horror is gaining mainstream traction, evident by its recent recognition at the Oscars and the innovation seen in contemporary films.
#the-substance
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

"The Substance" Received Five Oscar Nominations - Here's Why It's A Huge Win For The Horror Genre

The Substance marks a significant recognition for horror films in the Oscars, highlighting women's roles in filmmaking.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

The film critiques societal obsession with youth through extreme cosmetic interventions.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

What Demi Moore Reveals About the Hollywood Comeback

The Substance highlights the film industry's challenging relationship with older female performers, showcasing Demi Moore's reclamation of her career and artistry.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' will get under your skin

Demi Moore's performance in The Substance has garnered her an Oscar nomination, marking a notable comeback in her career.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Film

"The Substance" Received Five Oscar Nominations - Here's Why It's A Huge Win For The Horror Genre

The Substance marks a significant recognition for horror films in the Oscars, highlighting women's roles in filmmaking.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The real life substances: From vampire facials to snake venom serums, six anti-ageing treatments that give the body horror movie a run for its money

The film critiques societal obsession with youth through extreme cosmetic interventions.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

What Demi Moore Reveals About the Hollywood Comeback

The Substance highlights the film industry's challenging relationship with older female performers, showcasing Demi Moore's reclamation of her career and artistry.
more#the-substance
#sci-fi
NYC startup
fromEngadget
1 month ago

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Netflix's Time Cut, and every movie new to streaming this week

The article highlights notable new streaming releases, including The Substance, Time Cut, and Joker: Folie à Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Film

The best sci-fi movies to watch on Netflix this September

September sees a surge in sci-fi releases, including animated and horror films, catering to diverse fan interests.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
1 month ago

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Netflix's Time Cut, and every movie new to streaming this week

The article highlights notable new streaming releases, including The Substance, Time Cut, and Joker: Folie à Deux, offering a variety of genres for viewers.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Film

The best sci-fi movies to watch on Netflix this September

September sees a surge in sci-fi releases, including animated and horror films, catering to diverse fan interests.
more#sci-fi
#beauty-standards
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is "The Substance" Really a Feminist Film?

The Substance critiques societal beauty standards through feminist body horror, illuminating the pressures on women to conform to unrealistic ideals.
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.
This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

Surgery, shame and self-erasure: four women writers on the tyranny of impossible beauty standards

The Substance critiques Hollywood's beauty standards through a horror lens, highlighting the extreme lengths individuals go to meet societal expectations.
fromIndieWire
11 months ago
Writing

'The Substance' Review: Margaret Qualley Helps Demi Moore Feel Young Again in an Epic, Audacious, and Insanely Gross Body Horror Masterpiece

A demented fairy tale challenging beauty standards and self-worth for women in a visually shocking manner.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is "The Substance" Really a Feminist Film?

The Substance critiques societal beauty standards through feminist body horror, illuminating the pressures on women to conform to unrealistic ideals.
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.
This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Surgery, shame and self-erasure: four women writers on the tyranny of impossible beauty standards

The Substance critiques Hollywood's beauty standards through a horror lens, highlighting the extreme lengths individuals go to meet societal expectations.
fromIndieWire
11 months ago
Writing

'The Substance' Review: Margaret Qualley Helps Demi Moore Feel Young Again in an Epic, Audacious, and Insanely Gross Body Horror Masterpiece

A demented fairy tale challenging beauty standards and self-worth for women in a visually shocking manner.
more#beauty-standards
#feminism
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review body horror with historical bite

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry blends body horror with literary themes, challenging traditional depictions of womanhood in historical fiction.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Writing

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review body horror with historical bite

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry blends body horror with literary themes, challenging traditional depictions of womanhood in historical fiction.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Writing

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.
more#feminism
#coralie-fargeat
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Film

Interested to know how one of the best horror films from 2024 was made? A 30 minute making-of featurette has the substance you crave

The Substance, celebrated for its horror elements and Demi Moore's performance, explores themes of aging and representation in cinema.
fromThe Ringer
7 months ago
Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

The discussion touches on the evolution of horror film themes alongside insights from director Coralie Fargeat on her new film, 'The Substance'.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

The Substance mixes body horror with allegorical elements, compelling viewers through its disturbing imagery and complex themes.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Film

Interested to know how one of the best horror films from 2024 was made? A 30 minute making-of featurette has the substance you crave

The Substance, celebrated for its horror elements and Demi Moore's performance, explores themes of aging and representation in cinema.
fromThe Ringer
7 months ago
Film

We're Addicted to 'The Substance.' Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!

The discussion touches on the evolution of horror film themes alongside insights from director Coralie Fargeat on her new film, 'The Substance'.
more#coralie-fargeat
fromInverse
2 months ago
Writing

'The Ugly Stepsister' Is 'The Substance' For Disney Adults

Disney's fairy tales often sanitize original stories filled with dark themes and moral lessons, reflecting societal evolution in narrative expectations.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Film

Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

Sundance 2025 films could dominate next awards season despite this year's film market being slower.
fromBustle
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Margaret Qualley's 'Substance' Transformation "F*cked Up" Her Face

Margaret Qualley's experience filming 'The Substance' was physically demanding, causing lasting skin issues due to extensive prosthetics.
#horror
fromInverse
3 months ago
Writing

'Wolf Man' Review: Blumhouse's Taut Remake Puts A Body-Horror Spin On A Classic Monster

Leigh Whannell reinvents the classic monster tale, blending horror with psychological depth in Wolf Man.
fromKotaku
8 months ago
OMG science

Let's Talk More About The Freaky, Twisted New Level Alien: Romulus Takes Horror Pregnancy To

The 'Alien' franchise amplifies themes of pregnancy horror, exploring bodily control and the grotesque through the terrifying metaphor of alien gestation.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Writing

The Front Room might be 2024's most political horror movie. The Eggers can almost agree.

The Front Room challenges viewers with its mix of horror, racial, and class tensions, reflecting modern societal dilemmas.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Writing

'Wolf Man' Review: Blumhouse's Taut Remake Puts A Body-Horror Spin On A Classic Monster

Leigh Whannell reinvents the classic monster tale, blending horror with psychological depth in Wolf Man.
fromKotaku
8 months ago
OMG science

Let's Talk More About The Freaky, Twisted New Level Alien: Romulus Takes Horror Pregnancy To

The 'Alien' franchise amplifies themes of pregnancy horror, exploring bodily control and the grotesque through the terrifying metaphor of alien gestation.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Writing

The Front Room might be 2024's most political horror movie. The Eggers can almost agree.

The Front Room challenges viewers with its mix of horror, racial, and class tensions, reflecting modern societal dilemmas.
more#horror
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.
#halloween
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Anitta Gets a Body Horror Maternity Shoot in The Weeknd's 'Sao Paulo' Video

The Weeknd's new single features Anitta and embodies disturbing themes perfect for Halloween.
fromnypost.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to watch The Substance' for free just in time for Halloween

The Substance is a new satirical body horror film about aging, starring Demi Moore, now streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Anitta Gets a Body Horror Maternity Shoot in The Weeknd's 'Sao Paulo' Video

The Weeknd's new single features Anitta and embodies disturbing themes perfect for Halloween.
fromnypost.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to watch The Substance' for free just in time for Halloween

The Substance is a new satirical body horror film about aging, starring Demi Moore, now streaming on Mubi and Amazon Prime.
more#halloween
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Wearables

32 Movies That Are So Freaky, You Won't Be Able To Watch Them More Than Once

The BuzzFeed Community shares unsettling movie recommendations, emphasizing psychological thrillers and films that challenge viewer expectations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Streaming: The Substance and the best body horror for Halloween

Horror films like Terrifier 3 highlight enduring public fascination with body horror and the extremes of human experience.
#hollywood
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Review: Substance' is disgusting, depraved and brilliant

The Substance intertwines body horror with social commentary about ageism and sexism in Hollywood, leading to an unforgettable viewing experience.
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago
Film

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Coralie Fargeat on "The Substance" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

"The Substance" explores the gruesome realities of toxic beauty culture and the quest for youth in a satirical Hollywood setting.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Review: Substance' is disgusting, depraved and brilliant

The Substance intertwines body horror with social commentary about ageism and sexism in Hollywood, leading to an unforgettable viewing experience.
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago
Film

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Coralie Fargeat on "The Substance" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

"The Substance" explores the gruesome realities of toxic beauty culture and the quest for youth in a satirical Hollywood setting.
more#hollywood
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Fountain of youth: The Substance and movies' obsession with fictional drugs

Cinema offers a psychedelic escape, using fictional drugs to explore and reflect societal issues like aging, beauty, and the fears around real-world pharmaceuticals.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago
Writing

Uzumaki Anime Review - Junji Ito Adaptation Adds Intensity As It Spirals

Uzumaki's horror effectively translates to anime but struggles with pacing due to its limited episodic format.
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

Fans Are Obsessed With "The Substance," AKA ""A New Instant Sicko Classic"

'The Substance' offers a unique mix of comedy and horror, driven by stellar performances from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Writing

What to watch: Substance' is the body-horror movie for our times

Demi Moore's performance in 'The Substance' tackles cultural obsessions with youth and beauty through horror and satire.
#alien-romulus
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The most disturbing scene in 'Alien: Romulus' was teased months ago - here's why it hits so hard

The extreme body horror scene in 'Alien: Romulus' shocked viewers and crew alike, particularly involving a grotesque birth.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The jaw-dropping 'Alien: Romulus' ending sets it apart from other blockbusters. Here's what happens.

The film escalates horror through ties to the 'Prometheus' prequel, revealing dark experiments and intense survival against Xenomorphs.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The most disturbing scene in 'Alien: Romulus' was teased months ago - here's why it hits so hard

The extreme body horror scene in 'Alien: Romulus' shocked viewers and crew alike, particularly involving a grotesque birth.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
OMG science

The jaw-dropping 'Alien: Romulus' ending sets it apart from other blockbusters. Here's what happens.

The film escalates horror through ties to the 'Prometheus' prequel, revealing dark experiments and intense survival against Xenomorphs.
more#alien-romulus
#documentary
fromInverse
8 months ago
Film

Shudder Just Quietly Added One of the Most Infamous Thrillers Ever

The ambiguity in 'Faces of Death' blurs the line between reality and fiction, leaving viewers questioning authenticity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Edinburgh film festival 2024: 12 of the best movies on show

The films discussed highlight themes of personal struggle, societal issues, and the exploration of art and identity.
fromInverse
8 months ago
Film

Shudder Just Quietly Added One of the Most Infamous Thrillers Ever

The ambiguity in 'Faces of Death' blurs the line between reality and fiction, leaving viewers questioning authenticity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Film

Edinburgh film festival 2024: 12 of the best movies on show

The films discussed highlight themes of personal struggle, societal issues, and the exploration of art and identity.
more#documentary
fromBuzzFeed News
11 months ago
Independent films

Demi Moore Addressed The Extreme Violence And Full-Frontal Nudity In Her New Movie, "The Substance"

Demi Lovato makes a comeback in The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, exploring themes of toxic masculinity and beauty standards.
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