10 Most INSANE Horror Movies Of 2024
1. The Substance
It's fascinating that we're in a place where the single wildest horror movie of 2024 may well end up with a couple of Oscar nominations to its name, with Demi Moore already having picked up a Golden Globe win for her stunning performance.
The Substance is an utterly hypnotic body horror masterpiece, offering up an alternately revolting and hilarious satire of ageing and the entertainment industry. Moore gives the performance of her career - nay, her life - as embattled protagonist Elisabeth Sparkle, who makes the bold decision to take a black market serum in order to grow a younger version of herself (also played with fierce gusto by Margaret Qualley).
There's an astonishing confidence here to filmmaker Coralie Fargeat's vision, from the eye-wateringly beautiful cinematography and sound design to the jaw-dropping gross-out makeup effects, incredibly out-there script, and the work of the entire cast.
While many buzzed-about festival faves end up underwhelming general audiences, The Substance definitely didn't - it lives up to all the superlatives with its sledgehammer-subtle examination of beauty standards in the modern world.