Demi Moore's gripping performance shines in "The Substance"

This could be a blockbuster movie. In September, viewers can watch "The Substance," which has received rave reviews after its initial showings. It is said that Demi Moore has delivered the performance of her life in this production.

The main character of "The Substance" is Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), an aging star of a TV show who experiences horrific consequences after taking an illegal drug, which, according to the supplier, is supposed to transform her into a younger, better version of herself.

"Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. You should try this new product, The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. It generates another you. A new, younger, more beautiful, more perfect, you. And there’s only one rule: You share time. One week for you. One week for the new you. Seven days each. A perfect balance. Easy. Right? If you respect the balance… what could possibly go wrong." - encourages the producer of the mysterious drug.

In the "younger and better" version of the character played by Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley stars, whom viewers may recognise from "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." It is not hard to guess that the consequences of the experiment involving both stars will be tragic.

The film has already been shown at the Cannes festival, where it won an award for its screenplay and received an 11-minute standing ovation, and at the New Horizons in Wroclaw, where it sparked extremely enthusiastic reactions. "A blast," "totally mind-blowing," "Demi's best role in her career," critics wrote.

Opinions have surfaced online that viewers felt quite nauseous after the screening. "The Substance" will hit cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 20 September. The film is classified as a horror.