Ben je fan van 'The Substance' (2024) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde intense sfeer, thema's of stijl delen. Of je nu houdt van psychologische thrillers, mysterieuze verhaallijnen of visueel indrukwekkende cinema, deze selectie biedt iets voor elke liefhebber.

Possession (1981)
Beschreibung: Features intense psychological and physical transformations, blending horror with deeply unsettling relationship dynamics.
Fakt: The film was banned in several countries upon release due to its extreme content. It won the Best Actress award at Cannes for Isabelle Adjani's performance.


Videodrome (1983)
Beschreibung: Explores the merging of technology and human flesh, featuring surreal body horror and psychological disintegration.
Fakt: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for their time. It has since become a cult classic with a dedicated fanbase.


The Fly (1986)
Beschreibung: A classic body horror film that examines physical and psychological deterioration through a grotesque transformation.
Fakt: The special effects took over a year to complete. Jeff Goldblum performed many of his own stunts during the transformation scenes.


Black Swan (2010)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of body horror, psychological transformation, and the dark side of perfectionism in a high-pressure artistic environment.
Fakt: Natalie Portman trained for over a year in ballet to prepare for her role. The film uses extensive visual effects to create its surreal, nightmarish atmosphere.


Titane (2021)
Beschreibung: Combines body horror with emotional depth, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and unconventional relationships.
Fakt: The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, making its director the second woman to receive the award. It features one of the most shocking opening scenes in recent cinema.


The Skin I Live In (2011)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller exploring identity, transformation, and the boundaries of the human body through disturbing medical experimentation.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on a French novel. It features one of the most shocking plot twists in modern Spanish cinema.


Under the Skin (2013)
Beschreibung: Examines alienation and the human body through a surreal, visually striking lens, with themes of identity and transformation.
Fakt: Many of the scenes featuring non-actors were filmed with hidden cameras. The film's score was created using unconventional instruments and techniques.


Crimes of the Future (2022)
Beschreibung: Examines bodily transformation and human evolution through a dystopian lens, with striking visual and thematic elements.
Fakt: The film marks the director's return to body horror after decades. It features custom-designed surgical furniture created specifically for the production.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Beschreibung: Delves into the grotesque and surreal aspects of beauty standards, featuring striking visual aesthetics and body horror elements.
Fakt: The film's color palette was inspired by 1980s fashion photography. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to polarized reactions.


Annihilation (2018)
Beschreibung: Features surreal biological transformations and psychological horror within an enigmatic, visually stunning environment.
Fakt: The bear creature's disturbing vocal effects were created using human screams. The film's ending was intentionally left ambiguous.
