The Substance dives into some fascinating territory, examining how aging, beauty standards, and society’s gaze impact women. Initially, the film sets a grounded tone, but soon it pushes boundaries that require viewers to suspend disbelief more than expected. The audio work, for example, starts as an intriguing sensory addition but quickly becomes overdone, much like other elements in the film. Similarly, the body horror is effective at first but soon falls into a repetitive cycle, making it feel more grotesque…
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Blink Twice 2024
This film couldn’t be more timely, and as a woman, there were moments that hit hard. Some scenes were tough to watch because the themes felt disturbingly real—powerful men treating women like objects, as if they’re entitled to use them however they want. Though this film wasn’t marketed as a horror movie, it often felt like one, given the dark and all-too-real subject matter it explores. It captures an unsettling truth that’s terrifying for so many women.
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