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Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance is the breakout hit of 2024. Now available to stream on Mubi, the Hollywood body horror stars Demi Moore as an aging actress who takes a mysterious drug that can create a younger version of her (Margaret Qualley). However, this miracle drug is more than what the protagonist bargains for and shocking misadventures follow.
The Substance is the perfect watch for fans of body horrors or satires that expose the double standards of female beauty and the sexism prevalent in Hollywood. If you loved The Substance, we have a few more options to watch streaming online.
Titane
Julia Ducournau’s Titane is an unflinching body horror that explores themes of identity and transformation. Its visceral imagery and exploration of self-destruction mirror the intense journey in The Substance, making it a must-watch for fans of boundary-pushing cinema.
The Fly
David Cronenberg’s The Fly portrays a scientist whose experiment with teleportation goes horribly wrong, leading to horrifying physical transformations. The parallels with The Substance’s body horror make it an essential follow-up.
Black Swan
Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan is a psychological thriller about ambition, perfection, and self-destruction. Fans of The Substance will appreciate its exploration of the pressures placed on women in artistic spaces.
Videodrome
A pioneer of body horror, Videodrome critiques the media's impact on human perception and identity. Its surreal and disturbing tone aligns perfectly with the themes of The Substance.
Reality+
Reality+ is a 2014 short film directed by The Substance filmmaker CoralieFargeat. If you want to watch the shocking but witty inspiration behind The Substance, Reality+ will make for an exciting watch. The film explores similar themes of using a miracle drug and questioning body standards, with some similar surreal visual imagery.
Eraserhead
David Lynch’s Eraserhead is a surreal masterpiece that delves into existential fears and grotesque transformations. Its unsettling visuals and themes of dread echo the disturbing undertones of The Substance.
Revenge
Also directed by Coralie Fargeat, Revenge is a feminist thriller filled with brutal violence and empowerment. Its style and narrative intensity make it a perfect companion to The Substance.
The Machinist
A psychological thriller starring Christian Bale as an insomniac haunted by guilt, The Machinist explores themes of self-destruction and identity crises akin to those in The Substance.
Sunset Boulevard
This classic film captures the tragedy of an aging actress fading into obscurity, much like Demi Moore’s character in The Substance. It’s a timeless critique of Hollywood’s treatment of women and fame.
Requiem for a Dream
A devastating exploration of addiction and the pursuit of happiness, Requiem for a Dream shares the descent into chaos and despair seen in The Substance. It’s a haunting tale of ambition gone wrong.
Where to watch movies like The Substance streaming online
The list below shows you all the streaming platforms in India where you can watch, buy or rent these body horror and feminist drama classics. Where applicable, we also give you options to watch them for free. So, for those needing a binge after The Substance, your watchlist is sorted out.
Titane
2021
6.5 (59k)
#1
Following a series of unexplained crimes, a father is reunited with the son who has been missing for ten years.
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Subs HDThe Fly
1986
7.6 (209k)
#2
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
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₹119.00 HDBlack Swan
2010
8.0 (843k)
#3
Nina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.
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Subs HD Subs₹119.00 HDVideodrome
1983
7.2 (106k)
#4
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.
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₹99.00 HDReality+
2014
#5
Vincent, a young Parisian uncomfortable with his appearance, installs a brain chip named Reality+ which allows users to see themselves and fellow users with their dream body. However, Reality+ only works over 12-hour intervals, proving infuriating for Vincent as he falls for Stella, another user.
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Subs HD Subs HDEraserhead
1977
7.3 (131k)
#6
First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
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Revenge
2018
6.4 (53k)
#7
Jen's romantic getaway with her wealthy married boyfriend is disrupted when his friends arrive for an impromptu hunting trip. Tension mounts at the house until the situation culminates in an unexpected way.
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Subs HDThe Machinist
2004
7.6 (423k)
#8
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
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Sunset Boulevard
1950
8.4 (242k)
#9
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
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₹99.00 HDRequiem for a Dream
2000
8.3 (920k)
#10
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
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Subs HD₹129.00 HD₹299.00 HD
