The Substancehas undoubtedly left its mark on horror with its sardonic, hyper-pastel caricature of Hollywood.

What is ‘The Neon Demon’ about?

Jesse has a calling.

Jesse, played by actor Elle Fanning, stands sternly against a triangular black and red backdrop, her face heavily shadowed, in The Neon Demon

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These movies should not be lost like tears in the rain.

There are few mentors or friends to be found.

She is, at least in her reality, anointed by the runway.

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This is where Refn truly pushes portrayals of beauty standards or vanity.

The audience relies almost entirely on Jesses perspective.The Neon Demonnever shows her full body.

In Jesses first big show, the runway transforms into an impossible, reflective pyramid.

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ButRefn explores the ways women become complicitin the system.

Theyre as hungry as the men.

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Neon Demon

Elle Fanning