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The new series draws clear inspiration from classic body horror and psychological thrillers: Death Becomes Her, David Cronenberg’s The Fly and Rabid, and the unsettling atmosphere of Eyes Without a Face. The Substance, starring Demi moore, also serves as a notable reference point. Though, the show is actually based on the 2015 comic book series of the same name created by Jeremy haun and Jason A. Hurley.
The casting choices add a layer of intrigue. Ashton Kutcher takes on a leading role shortly after his ex-wife, Demi Moore, starred in The Substance. Further connecting the threads of these productions,Isabella Rossellini,a celebrated figure in Death Becomes Her,appears in a recurring role in the new series.
