A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. It follows a fading celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle, who, after being fired by her producer due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself with unexpected side effects. The film is noted for its satirical elements and grotesque, hyperrealistic imagery.