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In this episode, Barry and Taylor dig into The Substance, a 2024 body horror that explores a disturbing, sci-fi concept of what happens when society’s obsession with beauty and youth goes too far. Starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the film takes a dark turn as characters face the terrifying consequences of pursuing physical perfection through a mysterious, cutting-edge treatment.
Taylor and Barry unpack the film’s eerie take on self-destruction, fame, and the consequences of tampering with nature and how the film’s chilling climax reflects on our obsession with youth.
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