Demi Moore Addresses Extreme Nudity, Violence in Cannes Shocker 'The Substance'

Demi Moore Makes Cannes Debut with Controversial Body Horror Film

'The Substance' Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid

WEB | The Substance is a 2024 body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. The highly anticipated film made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival's official selection on Sunday evening.

The film follows the story of an aging Hollywood actress-turned-aerobics-workout-host named Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore. According to critics, Fargeat's direction and Moore's performance are both intense and unsettling.