Warning: Disgusting spoilers ahead!
Hailed as a “feminist masterpiece,” The Substance gained notoriety for scenes so gory that they reportedly caused people to walk out of theatres. That’s some pretty good publicity for a body horror movie. The hype continued as The Substance also won Best Screenplay at Cannes while enjoying a constant flow of rave reviews from media critics.
But then more people watched the movie, and many found it grating, nonsensical, and in total opposition to its supposed feminist message. So, who’s right about The Substance?
Well, there’s one thing we need to know about mass media critics: They praise movies based on agendas, not on inherent quality. And they love toxic, debased stories that are justified due to “feminism.” For instance, the 2023 movie...
