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THE SUBSTANCE
THE SUBSTANCE
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*The Substance* (2023) is a psychological thriller that delves into the themes of addiction, identity, and the consequences of human desire. The film follows the life of a once-promising scientist, Dr. Evelyn Kane, who becomes entangled with a mysterious, experimental drug that promises to unlock the full potential of the human mind. As she begins to test the substance on herself, she finds her grip on reality slipping, leading to disturbing hallucinations, paranoia, and a deeper descent into addiction.
The narrative alternates between her past and present, exploring how her obsession with the drug is tied to a traumatic event in her life. As Evelyn struggles to regain control, she must confront not only the dangers of the substance but also the darker corners of her own psyche.
The film builds suspense through its unsettling atmosphere, blurring the lines between reality and illusion, and ultimately poses questions about the nature of human consciousness and the lengths one is willing to go to unlock it. It’s a haunting exploration of the price of ambition and the destructive forces of uncontrolled experimentation.
The design comes in 2 options /
Option 1:
The hand drawn text is printed in a black on the front of the apparel reading PRETTY GIRLS SHOULD ALWAYS SMILE with the illustration of Monstro Elisasue with the ‘mask’ of Elizabeth.
On the front chest in black, reads 'produced & released by" followed by our PAPER8 VHS logo, referencing the distributing studios logo at the beginning of the movie.
Option 2:
On the front chest is the PRETTY GIRLS SHOULD ALWAYS SMILE text and on the back is the illustration of Elizabeth Sparkles STAR on the Walk of Fame - a shot taken from the opening credits which features a burger being spilled, and ketchup going everywhere - representing her future, grotesque transformation.
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Art prints measure 12 x 16 inches
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Knitted, cut, sewn, and dyed in Los Angeles, California.
• Unisex
• Made In U.S.A.
• 6.5 oz/yd2
100% Cotton
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Obsessed with this sweatshirt. The artwork is really good and the quality of printing is excellent. I really like that the printing is done on a Champion sweatshirt rather than a low quality fabric. Nice and thick and very comfortable. Thank you for another awesome piece.
I love this. The artwork is so good and a really unique shirt for this show. I am a huge fan. The quality is also fantastic. Definitely worth it. I would say the shirt does run a touch large so keep that in mind.
Love all of the unique art! Perfect gift for the movie loving person! So glad I stumbled upon this brand, will be back for more! LOVE!
Super high quality print and fabric. I feel like whenever you buy stuff from a screen print shop you always get either low quality print or low quality fabric but this was the opposite. The art is really fun and unique. I ordered more products after I got this because I was impressed.I also reached out to the owner for a print that wasn’t listed and within a couple hours they had it available for purchase. I’m a fan.
For fans of John Waters and midnight movies, a high-quality print of this subject serves as a sophisticated tribute to the "Filthiest Person Alive." It’s a bold statement piece that pairs raw, transgressive history with the delicate elegance of watercolor.
I love my new favorite tote!
This was a gift for my husband, he really likes unique shirts. He loves it. Both shirts came in a popcorn box. Super cute!!
I love the Paper 8 products they are so clever and unique. Thank you so much for creating such great gifts. It has been awhile, but I remeber when your illustrations were shown at the Venice Art Crawl! Congratulations on your continued sucess.
Love my new hat and it makes me feel Divine. Wonderful and handsome artist behind the creative too.
I love this shirt, my family loves this shirt, my friends love this shirt. I gifted everyone I know (more or less) a shirt or sweatshirt from here. EVERYONE LOVED THEM! Got laughs, elicited jealousy, frankly looked amazing. Fantastic stuff Paper 8! 🙏
Entire order was smooth and print was excellent!
For fans of Call Me By Your Name, this art print is beautiful. Quality product and very quick delivery.
