Parasyte: Part 1 vs The Substance
The Substance has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 7.1/10 for Parasyte: Part 1). Parasyte: Part 1 is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 21m. Parasyte: Part 1 is the older of the two (2014 against 2024). Both are drama, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Parasyte: Part 1
The Substance| Parasyte: Part 1 | The Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Takashi Yamazaki | Coralie Fargeat |
| Main cast | Tadanobu Asano, Jun Kunimura, Sadawo Abe, Kazuki Kitamura, Pierre Taki | Hugo Diego Garcia, Demi Moore, Oscar Lesage, Dennis Quaid, Margaret Qualley |
Synopsis
Parasyte: Part 1
Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.
The Substance
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Where to watch
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