Demi Moore’s Gory Corporate Horror ‘Corporate Animals’ Hits Shudder

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Demi Moore is experiencing a remarkable career resurgence, receiving numerous accolades for her role in the critically acclaimed body horror film, “The Substance,” which includes a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. However, “The Substance” isn’t her only recent body horror venture. In 2019, she also starred in another chilling thriller, “Corporate Animals,” which can now be streamed on Shudder, a popular platform for horror movies.

The film centers around Lucy Moore, a tyrannical and self-centered CEO of Incredible Edibles, who takes her staff on a team-building trip to rescue the company. Their destination is New Mexico for a spelunking adventure, with Lucy pushing them onto a more challenging path, against the advice of their guide, Brandon, played by Ed Helms. The story then unfolds into a peculiar satire of corporate life, spiraling into cannibalism and pandemonium. A surreal dream sequence featuring Helms and co-star Karan Soni (portraying Lucy’s assistant and lover) also makes an appearance.

Regardless of its premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and the star power of stars Moore and Helm, the movie Corporate Animals was a major flop at the box office, earning an incredibly low $22,588. To clarify, there are no misplaced zeros; the film truly made only over twenty thousand dollars. It has dismal ratings of 25% from critics and 14% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. In MovieWeb’s review of the film, Julian Roman stated that the direction and script were responsible for squandering such a promising opportunity. He penned:

Despite its debut at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and the star power of stars Moore and Helm, the movie Corporate Animals was an enormous box office failure, earning a meager $22,588. To be clear, there are no extra zeros; the film genuinely made less than thirty thousand dollars. It has poor ratings of 25% from critics and 14% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. In MovieWeb’s review of the film, Julian Roman claimed that the direction and script were at fault for missing out on a golden opportunity. He wrote:

Inadequate guidance from Patrick Brice (‘Creep,’ ‘Creep 2’) seems to be the main reason for the movie’s downfall. Despite having well-recognized Hollywood actors, the acting falls flat and feels stiff. Milla Jovovich delivers her lines hurriedly, as if she can’t wait to leave. When the horror aspects appear, the cast appears inept, giving an impression of bumbling amateurs. As a result, ‘Corporate Animals’ crashes into the realm of B-movies.

It’s worth pondering if Moore, Helms, and the rest of the cast were seeking a swift financial gain, given that this questionable production is now available on Shudder for viewing. If you dare to endure it, you might as well pair it with the Razzie Award’s Worst Picture winner, Madame Web, and make an interesting double feature.

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Title character ‘The Substance’ has been the reason for Meryl Streep’s numerous acting accolades, as she portrays Elisabeth – a once-illustrious Oscar winner struggling with age, who resorts to an illicit drug called “The Substance.” This mysterious concoction results in a younger and more accomplished version of Elisabeth arising. The film that ensues is a brilliant satire, boasting stellar performances from both Meryl Streep and Margaret Qualley, playing the role of Sue – the superior, revitalized version of Elisabeth.

2024 saw Coralie Fargeat’s movie (Revenge) make it onto numerous “top film” lists. Currently, it boasts a 90% approval from critics and 75% satisfaction among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. With a box office gross of $77 million against a production budget of $17.5 million, this film has proven to be a significant success.

To date, Moore has garnered Best Actress accolades at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, BAFTAs, and numerous other prestigious events. She is widely anticipated to claim the Best Actress Oscar, as predicted by bookmakers, marking a remarkable resurgence in her distinguished acting career.

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2025-03-01 01:31