Provocative Substance: Challenges Posed by The Substance to Feminist Film Criticism

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This article analyzes representation in The Substance, revealing political and theoretical dilemmas within postfeminism.

The film's representation of female bodies challenges traditional feminist perspectives and industry norms.
Contrasting reviews of The Substance highlight its complex portrayal of body horror and feminist satire.
The analysis incorporates concepts such as bodily affect and masquerade to critique cultural exploitation.
The findings imply a need for reevaluating feminist narratives within contemporary film scholarship.

György Kalmár (2025) studied this question.

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