“Pretty girls should always smile!”

The Substance (2024) is The Fly meets Dorian Gray with elements of The Shining and The Elephant Man, a blend of body horror and psychological intensity, with some dark comedy. Veryyy Cronenberg coded. I loved everything about this movie♡ The body horror is grotesque and disturbing, so over the top in the best way. But within all the extreme visuals and unsettling moments, there’s an element of profound sadness in it. There were many visceral scenes…

I forgot how much I loved this movie…it’s so beautifully unsettling. The Witch is one of those rare horror films that gets under your skin and stays there. The atmosphere is eerie from the very first scene, with the isolated setting and dark visuals making everything feel ominous. I adore Anya Taylor Joy and her performance in this. She DEVOURS. We need more folk horror! 

The ending is honestly my favorite part. It feels like Thomasin’s ultimate rebellion against the…