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From the scary to the daring, here are five body horror movies you may have missed
Chronology
A fading celebrity takes a black market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of themselves. There’s nothing more terrifying than being human, and these films explore the inhumane ways our bodies can betray us. Ray Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but died in May of that year before he could film his scenes.
Elisabeth Sparkle: Some mild substance abuse occurred
Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still credited in the director’s “thank you letters” in the end credits. The toilet mirror resurfaces intact after being repeatedly smashed during the fight scene. Special thanks in the end credits go to the many extras in the theater scene who were covered in blood.
Featured in The 7PM Project: September 20, 2024 episode (2024)
Pump It UpWritten by Michael Hall, Leonardo StellaPerformed by Earl GregoryProduced by Julien Deguines. This is one of those movies that you can’t properly enjoy at home. You have to be in a packed theater, feeling the waves and bursts of energy from the crowd.
But it’s all worth it
It’s an experience, to say the least. You’ll laugh, you’ll look away, your jaw will drop, you’ll feel uncomfortable. It’s incredible cinematography, award-winning acting and a stunning soundtrack all in one.
Just note that this is NOT a film you should get high in front of
Big applause to Demi for taking on such a vulnerable role about a subject that is rarely talked about. I look forward to seeing what comes out of this, hopefully more open conversations within the industry and more doors opened than closed. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival and more.
