The Substance

Downtown

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When

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Cost: Starting at $15.00

Where

Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Enjoy a contemporary maximalist, satirical body horror film, The Substance, whose dark, comedic, allegorical portrayal of beauty and aging is continually haunting.

Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. Seriously. You’ve got to try this new product. It’s called the Substance. It changed my life. It generates another you. A new, younger, more beautiful, more perfect you. And there’s only one rule: you share time. One week for you. One week for the new you. Seven days each. A perfect balance. Easy, right? If you respect the balance…what could possibly go wrong? (Festival Cannes)

The Substance (2024), Directed by Coralie Fargeat. 2hr 20min.

Part of PAM CUT at The Whitsell’s inaugural film series, Maximalist Dreamscapes. These bold, visionary films don’t just show what is—they construct alternate possibilities, expand the perception of the world, and open portals to entirely new dimensions.