The Substance: The Music of Beauty, Decay, and Obsession

Dissecting the haunting music of Hollywood’s most gloriously grotesque beauty tale.

2 days ago

Episode Notes

In this episode, we focus on The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s latest body horror masterpiece that critiques Hollywood’s obsession with youth, beauty, and perfection. We explore the banging soundtrack by composer Raffertie, analyzing how his music elevates the grotesque transformations and psychological horror on screen. Join us as we break down key tracks like "Elizabeth Sparkle" and The Substance", discussing how sound becomes as central to the horror as the visuals themselves. Here are links to the music discussed in this episode.

Elizabeth Sparkle” by Raffertie

The Substance by Raffertie

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The Substance Trailer

Thank you tuning in to this episode of The Eerieworm Horror Music Podcast! If The Substance pushed your boundaries or left you haunted by its music, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment, share your feedback, and let us know what scene or track gave you chills.

Ryan Leo Williams