{"id":204955,"date":"2025-07-16T11:21:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=204955"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:22:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:22:51","slug":"adrenochrome-and-ritual-humiliation-the-true-meaning-of-the-movie-the-substance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/adrenochrome-and-ritual-humiliation-the-true-meaning-of-the-movie-the-substance\/","title":{"rendered":"Adrenochrome and Ritual Humiliation: The True Meaning of the Movie \u201cThe Substance\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Substance<\/em> is a grotesque, yet applauded movie, about an aging Hollywood actress who consumes a black market product that promises her a \u201cyounger, more beautiful, more perfect<\/em>\u201d version. The occult elite has been obsessed with this for centuries. Here\u2019s a look at the symbolism in this bizarre movie.<\/p>\n

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Warning: Disgusting spoilers ahead!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hailed as a \u201cfeminist masterpiece<\/em>,\u201d The Substance<\/em> gained notoriety for scenes so gory that they reportedly caused people to walk out of theatres. That\u2019s some publicity for a body horror movie. The hype continued as The Substance<\/em> also won Best Screenplay<\/em> prize at Cannes film festival, while enjoying a constant flow of rave reviews from media critics.<\/p>\n

But then more people watched the movie, and many found it grating, nonsensical, and in total opposition to its supposed feminist message. So, who\u2019s right about The Substance<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Well, there\u2019s one aspect we need to know about mass media critics: They praise movies based on agendas, not on inherent quality. And they like toxic, debased stories that are justified due to \u201cfeminism<\/em>.\u201d For instance, the 2023 movie Poor Things<\/em> recently won numerous accolades (including Oscar<\/em>-s) because of its supposed feminist message. In actuality, it is about a child trapped in a woman\u2019s body<\/a> having sex with older men.<\/p>\n

Oddly enough, the actress Margaret Qualley stars in both Poor Things<\/em> and The Substance,<\/em> and, in both cases, she plays the role of a demonic mutation of a human being.<\/p>\n

In The Substance<\/em>, Margaret Qualley plays Sue, a younger and hotter version of Elizabeth Sparkle (played by Demi Moore), an aging Hollywood star. Sue came into existence because Sparkle injected herself with an illicit, black-market product that promised a \u201cyounger, more beautiful, more perfect<\/em>\u201d version of herself.<\/p>\n

This premise led many to wonder: Is this movie about adrenochrome, that mysterious substance rumoured to be consumed in elite circles for youth and vitality?<\/p>\n

An Old Obsession<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This promotional poster shows a syringe containing the substance standing between the main protagonist\u2019s old and new self. The starry shape on the tip of the syringe alludes to the process\u2019 supernatural component.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Substance<\/em> revolves around an age-old theme: the search for eternal youth. Since the dawn of time, people have been pursuing to stop and reverse the ravages of time on the human body. However, if this process does not come from natural beneficial remedies, it always comes at a heavy cost.<\/p>\n

Throughout history, sadistic practices involving blood, sacrifices, and cannibalism have always preyed on the potency of youth to regenerate an aging body.<\/p>\n

The story of Elizabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Hungarian noblewoman dubbed \u201cThe Blood Countess<\/em>,\u201d proves that the occult elite had been dabbling with this concept for centuries. Said to be obsessed with her looks and jealous of younger women, Bathory has infamously abducted hundreds of virgins, tortured them, and extracted their blood to bathe in it or to consume it outright. The process also involved bizarre satanic rituals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A classic depiction of Elizabeth Bathory indulging in the blood of young women.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Interesting fact: The main character of The Substance<\/em> is named Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

To this day, there are talks about the occult elite preserving youth through horrific methods. For instance, a \u201csubstance\u201d named adrenochrome is said to be consumed by the occult elite to preserve youth. Most potent when extracted from young children, adrenochrome is believed to be farmed in facilities where victims are detained, abused, and tortured. Chillingly enough, some claim that adrenochrome levels spike in children while in a state of fear and terror.<\/p>\n

In 2023, a French personality named G\u00e9rard Faur\u00e9 stated on national television<\/a> that celebrities like Celine Dion regularly consume adrenochrome. When asked where the substance comes from, Faur\u00e9 replied that more than one-third of missing children in France are never found. French media went into full meltdown mode in the days that followed.<\/p>\n

The Substance<\/em> was created by French movie maker Coralie Fargeat, who has been in the industry for decades. Is the \u201csubstance\u201d in her movie inspired by these talks of adrenochrome? Is the elite telling us, through gore and \u201cfeminism,\u201d what actually occurs behind closed doors?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the movie.<\/p>\n

The Real Substance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Numerous critics stated that, despite its name, The Substance<\/em> severely lacks substance, and its major plot points do not make sense. In interviews, Fargeat noted that most of the story is not conveyed through dialog but through symbolism. Indeed, through visual cues and references, the movie goes beyond feminism to describe an occult change.<\/p>\n

The movie begins with a scene that visually explains how the substance works.<\/p>\n

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An egg yolk is injected with the substance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The yolk divides itself and creates a newer version of itself. As we\u2019ll see, the protagonists are associated with food throughout the movie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The movie then introduces viewers to actress Elizabeth Sparkle. The rise and fall of her career is explained through a timelapse of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n

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While people used to take pictures with Elizabeth Sparkle\u2019s star, she is now old and irrelevant. To symbolize this fact, her star is cracked, and this guy spills his lunch all over it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elizabeth Sparkle is an Oscar<\/em>-winning actress whose movie career dried up as she aged. Like Jane Fonda and other real-life actresses, Sparkle turned to aerobics videos to keep her career going.<\/p>\n

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On numerous occasions, Elizabeth and, later, her younger self walk through this red hallway. The promotional posters represent the state of their careers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On her 50th birthday, Sparkle\u2019s boss decided it was time to fire her because she was too old. He needed someone \u201chot and young<\/em>\u201d to replace her.<\/p>\n

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The producer of Sparkle\u2019s show is named Harvey \u2013 a not-so-subtle reference to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strange fact: Harvey is played by Dennis Quaid. He\u2019s the brother of Randy Quaid, who infamously fled Hollywood, claiming that a shadowy group of \u201cstar whackers<\/em>\u201d was assassinating celebrities in Hollywood. Meanwhile, his brother Dennis plays the role of a sleazy producer in a movie about an adrenochrome-like substance.<\/p>\n

While the movie could have tackled the universal theme of aging in several interesting ways, it chose to take the lamest shortcut, one that prevents any meaningful reflection.<\/p>\n

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The movie implies that it is all because of old white men. They\u2019re why there are hot people on TV and in movies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From then on, Elizabeth is not a vain, privileged woman willing to do anything to stay in the spotlight. She is a victim of old white men, and nothing she does is her fault. Her quest for eternal youth and hotness is now about empowerment. That\u2019s a way of rationalizing the usage of adrenochrome.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say we agree with this feminist premise. Then, what about the biggest male movie stars? What do Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp have in common? The obvious answer: Women think they\u2019re very hot. Is it possible that humans prefer watching attractive, photogenic people on screens? Is it truly an old white man preference to see charming young ladies, or a universal human drive towards what is beautiful?<\/p>\n

In any case, The Substance<\/em> decided to go with this faulty premise, and the media thought it was genius. However, as we\u2019ll see, the actual \u201csubstance\u201d of the movie resides elsewhere \u2013 deeply ingrained in symbolism, as it ultimately doesn\u2019t even bother to make its feminist premise make sense.<\/p>\n

So, after being fired, Elizabeth goes home feeling worthless.<\/p>\n

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While driving, Elizabeth sees workers removing her billboard, turning it into a one-eye sign. There are a few others in the movie, a subtle way of highlighting the ritualistic dimension of the movie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Later, Elizabeth learns about the substance \u2013 a black market product that could solve her problems \u2013 so she goes out and gets it.<\/p>\n

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The substance is so illicit that Elizabeth needs to go to a hidden and highly secure location to obtain it. What\u2019s in that substance? Children\u2019s blood? Would they need to hide it if it was made from aloe?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The package includes the mysterious substance and food for the \u201cmatrix\u201d and \u201cthe other self.\u201d As we\u2019ll see, the substance doesn\u2019t merely reverse the aging process; it creates an entirely different self.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When Elizabeth injects herself with the substance, we see a series of quick images with symbolic meaning.<\/p>\n

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After the injection, we briefly see Elizabeth with two eyeballs, hinting at the creation of a second consciousness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The occult elite likes this imagery as it was used in the past with other celebrities.<\/p>\n

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This is a screenshot from Britney Spears\u2019 2011 video \u201cHold it Against Me.\u201d As explained in this article, it is one of the most blatant videos about creating an alter-persona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Through symbolism, we understand that the substance does not merely make one younger: It is an occult process that \u201cgives birth\u201d to a separate alter-persona.<\/p>\n

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This image quickly flashes during Elizabeth\u2019s change. It depicts a phoenix rising from its ashes \u2013 an important symbol in occultism.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a rather gory scene, Elizabeth \u201cgives birth\u201d (through her back) to the new her: Sue. While Elizabeth is 50, Sue is about half her age.<\/p>\n

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Sue is a younger version of Elizabeth, and everyone loves her more for it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The substance works with a perplexing caveat: Sue can only exist while Elizabeth is in a dormant state and vice versa. This means that Sue exists independently from Elizabeth. So, what\u2019s the point of doing all of this?<\/p>\n

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Sue replaces Elizabeth on her aerobics show, making it younger and sexier to an absurd degree.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The plot doesn\u2019t appear to be fully thought out from a logical standpoint. However, from an occult elite standpoint, it serves a bizarre trend in the movie industry.<\/p>\n

Humiliation Ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n

In many ways, The Substance<\/em> is reminiscent of the aforementioned Poor Things<\/em>, a movie with repulsive scenes and a message contradictory to its \u201cfeminist\u201d viewpoint. In the article<\/a> about Poor Things<\/em>, the author explained that it was less about communicating an \u201cempowering\u201d message and more about having Emma Stone act out a series of highly sexual and often degrading scenes:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe movie\u2019s insistence on depicting sex scenes involving the actress takes on a ritualistic dimension where she\u2019s being maleficently initiated through humiliation<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Substance<\/em> accomplishes the same bizarre function with actresses Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Like in Poor Things<\/em>, both main actresses perform in extreme and degrading scenes that often involve extended nudity.<\/p>\n

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Most of Qualley\u2019s scenes involve close-up shots of her butt or chest, as she\u2019s continually compared to a piece of meat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strange fact: Margaret Qualley wore prosthetics to enhance her breasts during shooting. That\u2019s very ironic. The makers of this \u201cfeminist masterpiece<\/em>\u201d looked at Qualley and said: \u201cWe need bigger boobs<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to interviews, the process of hyper-sexualizing Qualley\u2019s character was a mortifying experience for the actress.<\/p>\n

Margaret Qualley described learning the choreography for The Substance<\/em> as a \u201cnightmare<\/em>,\u201d and was overwhelmed by performing with professional dancers who had already memorized the moves which she was new to. Although trained as a ballet dancer, she explained that \u201cthat specific kind of sexuality doesn\u2019t lend itself to [me]<\/em>\u201d and that she\u2019d \u201cnever [do it] again<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Qualley began the rehearsal with Fargeat but left the set to go to the bathroom and cry. Fargeat decided to leave the rehearsal as well, and later, Qualley received a private one on one lesson, allowing her to practice in her hotel room and build confidence as she felt deeply ashamed by the whole series of events. Nonetheless, on the day of the shoot, she \u201cjust got wasted first hours of the morning<\/em>\u201d because she was anxious about performing in front of everyone; \u201ca combination of cannabis and tequila gave her the nerve she needed<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, the director of The Substance<\/em> had Maraget Qualley perform in scenes so sexual that they caused her to cry because they went against her very nature. To overcome this fear, she decided to be heavily intoxicated. Hollywood likes to create roles that require the humiliation and the debasement of actresses for all to witness.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Demi Moore is humiliated in the opposite matter. Throughout the movie, her aging body and facial features are constantly highlighted and brutally contrasted with her younger version, to the point that it feels like a ritual humiliation.<\/p>\n

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While viewers are forced to look at Sue\u2019s perfect butt and boobs, they are also forced to focus on Elizabeth\u2019s wrinkles and sagginess. While the camera is flattering (if not lustful) towards Sue, it is brutal towards Elizabeth. This process must have been rather humiliating to Demi Moore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elizabeth\u2019s character has no backstory, and the entire movie contains minimal dialog, emphasizing the sentiment that this is actually about Demi Moore and how she\u2019s past her prime.<\/p>\n

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Disgusted with herself, Elizabeth threw a trophy at her large framed picture. The result: Another one-eye sign. The message: This movie is about occult elite weirdness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the movie aims to highlight the differences between Sue and Elizabeth, it also appears to humiliate Demi Moore personally.<\/p>\n

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A box says \u201cOld junk Elizabeth\u201d \u2013 a not-so-subliminal way of saying that Elizabeth IS old junk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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When Elizabeth gets flowers after being fired, the note says \u201cyou were amazing\u201d. The past tense means that she belongs in the past.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Conversely, later in the movie, Sue receives flowers that say, \u201cThey are going to love you.\u201d The future tense means she still has a bright future ahead of her.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Through the sexualization of Sue and the humiliation of Elizabeth, The Substance<\/em> ends up treating both actresses as lumps of flesh who are defined by their exterior appearance. Shockingly enough, the movie constantly compares them to food.<\/p>\n

The Food Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When Elizabeth \u201cgives birth\u201d to Sue, their naked bodies are briefly juxtaposed to two frying eggs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The concept of food is constantly present throughout The Substance<\/em>. Not unlike the characters themselves, food is always presented in a crude and gross manner, as the movie intentionally wants to turn what is usually appetizing into something disgusting. Furthermore, the movie constantly compares the characters to food, which gives the story a \u201ccannibalistic\u201d feel.<\/p>\n

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As she watches Sue on television, an aging Elizabeth obsessively cooks meals with gory names.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In one shot, Elizabeth intensely grabs a turkey leg.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In the next shot, Sue\u2019s thighs are presented in a \u201cmeat-like\u201d fashion. She\u2019s dehumanized.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The cooking instructions appear to be aimed at Sue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At one point, the man who introduced Elizabeth to the substance asks her:<\/p>\n

\u201cHas she started yet? Eating away at you?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

To remain awake for longer periods of time, Sue \u201ceats away at Elizabeth<\/em>\u201d by forcing her to stay dormant longer. This causes the aging actress to age even faster as she is malnourished.<\/p>\n

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Sue \u201cdrains\u201d Elizabeth until she turns into an old, bald, and hunchbacked lady. Yes, that\u2019s Demi Moore on the right \u2013 more humiliation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In The Substance<\/em>, the characters are merely lumps of flesh from which lifeforce can be extracted. That\u2019s what cannibalism, adrenochrome, and blood rituals are about. Speaking of which, the movie\u2019s climax is one big blood ritual.<\/p>\n

We will spare you the gory details of the ending, but it has something to do with Sue\/Elizabeth turning into a disgusting human abomination that spills blood on everyone. Apparently, there\u2019s a feminist message in there. Or maybe it\u2019s an excuse to subject viewers to a lot of blood.<\/p>\n

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The movie culminates with gallons of blood being splattered all over the audience of a theatre. The occult elite loves to show people drenched in blood as they like to do this behind closed doors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Although unnecessary, those who made the movie found it essential to drench a child with blood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The movie ends with a symbolic scene summarizing The Substance<\/em>\u2018s message.<\/p>\n

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Reduced to a lump of goo, Elizabeth finds her way to her Hollywood star, where she ultimately dissolves and disappears.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What should we take away from all of this? Aging Hollywood actresses are the most oppressed demographic in the world. They get slightly less attention when they become old, and that\u2019s the worst aspect that could occur in the world.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

In The Substance<\/em>, a young actress is sexualized, fetishized, and gazed upon to an absurd degree. Meanwhile, another actress has to exhibit the features of her aging body to a brutal, unforgiving camera. While the movie is meant to be satirical, it ultimately perpetuates the very aspect it is supposed to be denouncing.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because, in the end, the \u201cfeminist<\/em>\u201d message of The Substance<\/em> is merely a facade meant to lead short-sighted critics down a dead-end path. The true message of The Substance<\/em> can be found in the dark ideas of the elite that rules Hollywood. Through gore and nudity, The Substance<\/em> tells a story of vanity, self-absorption, exploitation, ritualistic humiliation, and the consumption of human substances to achieve youth. Moreover, although we did not dwell on those scenes, The Substance<\/em> features long, drawn-out scenes of bloody, unhinged depravity that make one realize that those who made this are deeply deranged.<\/p>\n

In short, this movie is another case of normalizing evil through so-called \u201cfeminism<\/em>.\u201d That is why mass media applauded it. They want us to soak in toxicity the same way the audience got soaked in blood during The Substance<\/em>\u2019s climatic scene.<\/p>\n

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yogaesoteric
\nJuly 16, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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