Demi Moore's 'The Substance' Sparks Intense Reactions

Demi Moore's latest film, 'The Substance,' has sparked intense reactions due to its graphic and stomach-churning scenes, leading to numerous walkouts from theaters. The film critiques Hollywood's beauty standards by featuring Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who uses a black-market drug to rejuvenate herself, resulting in horrific side effects. Despite its controversial nature, some viewers and critics have praised Moore's performance and the film's bold approach, even suggesting potential Oscar consideration. However, certain scenes, particularly one involving Dennis Quaid eating shrimp, have been noted as exceptionally disturbing. Moore herself has acknowledged the film's challenging content and expressed relief at being allowed to 'look bad' for the role. 'The Substance' currently holds a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes but remains divisive among audiences.