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We Just Watched... The Substance (With Abe Epperson)

Nov 4, 2024
Abe Epperson, a podcaster and D&D enthusiast, dives into riveting discussions on the body horror film 'The Substance.' The conversation covers deep themes like aging, identity, and societal beauty standards. They examine a woman's harrowing exchange of bodies with her younger self, critiquing gender representations and the experiences of women in film. The hosts also explore the impact of celebrity culture on body image and the emotional struggles depicted in the narrative, providing compelling insights into identity and trauma.
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Cronenberg-Style Body Horror

  • The Substance is a Cronenberg-style body horror reflecting age dysmorphia and celebrity pressure.
  • It explores duality, decay, and resentment between younger and older selves vividly.
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Male Gaze and Aging Women

  • The movie critiques male gaze rendering older women invisible and youth as objectified.
  • Younger selves receive kinder treatment due to desirability while older selves face disdain.
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Medical Indifference as Horror Element

  • Medical indifference highlights the isolating experience of coping with body horror and addiction.
  • The drug company dismisses her plight, shifting blame and showing impersonal corporate coldness.
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