37/41
Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director’s thank you letters
Tale
A fading celebrity takes a black market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of themselves. There’s nothing scarier than being human, and these films explore in depth the inhumane ways our bodies can betray us. From the creepy to the daring, here are five body horror movies you may have missed. Ray Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but died in May of that year before he could film his scenes.
during the end credits
The toilet mirror reappears unscathed after being repeatedly smashed during the fight sequence. Elisabeth Sparkle: There was some slight abuse of the substance. Special thanks in the end credits go to the many extras in the theater scene. which was covered in blood.
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Pump It Up written by Michael Hall, Leonardo Stella played by Earl Gregory, produced by Julien Deguines. Every scene of this film impressed me at TIFF. The cast, the atmosphere, the visual and sound design, the music, and of course the symbolism of it all. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley couldn’t have been more perfectly cast as the leads.
For me, it’s a future cult classic
Their devotion to the process and their trust in their director was clear to me. Their vulnerability triggers that and leads to a very compelling fever dream. Everyone involved should be really proud of this film. It’s physical-psychological horror, so don’t expect jump scares.
It’s deeper than that
I found myself lost in thought throughout the film (as a 47-year-old woman, it really spoke to me); not at the same time, and you’ll have a blast. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.
