The Second Arrival vs The Substance
The Substance has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 3.8/10 for The Second Arrival). The Second Arrival is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 21m. The Second Arrival is the older of the two (1998 against 2024). Both are horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Second Arrival
The Substance| The Second Arrival | The Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 3.8/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Horror, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kevin Tenney | Coralie Fargeat |
| Main cast | Jane Sibbett, Patrick Muldoon, Michael Sarrazin, Catherine Blythe, Michael Scherer | Hugo Diego Garcia, Demi Moore, Oscar Lesage, Dennis Quaid, Margaret Qualley |
Synopsis
The Second Arrival
After Zane Ziminski is found dead five people received envelopes with details of an alien invasion. This group of five includes 3 scientists, Zane's brother Jack, and a reporter. Quickly, the group is down to three and then Jack and Bridget, the reporter. With a small piece of alien technology, they must escape from the aliens, who take human form, and try to convince others that aliens exist.
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.
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