Here’s how you can watch The Substance at home in Australia

I’m a big horror fan. I like my horror every which way. Supernatural, slasher, existential. Whatever gets the blood pumping. But there's a certain type of body horror I can't stomach: mostly anything to do with fingernails. 

When I heard The Substance basically ticked every box on my shortlist of non-negotiables, I couldn't bring myself to watch it. That is until it was added to a streaming service I'm already paying for, Stan. It turns out The Substance is exactly what my friends and colleagues described but somehow not as disturbing as it sounds. There's enough tongue-in-cheek and social commentary to take your mind off the horrific scenes unfolding in front of you. 

If, like me, you've been holding off from watching the Oscar-nominated horror flick then take my word for it: you won't be disappointed. 

The Substance is now streaming on Stan in Australia and is available to rent or purchase through digital stores like Apple TV (iTunes,) Amazon Prime Video and more. 

Given it's popularity and Oscar buzz, it was only a matter of time until one of the major streamers picked it up but local legend Stan is the first out of the gate to offer The Substance on-demand in Australia. 

Here's a quick breakdown of Stan's plans if you're planning on streaming The Substance tonight. 

Not interested in signing up for yet another streaming service? Not a worry, The Substance is also available to buy or rent through digital storefronts like Apple TV (iTunes,) Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and the Microsoft Store. 

While The Substance is only available to stream on Stan, it was actually distributed across the UK and US by Mubi.

Mubi isn't your typical streaming service. Rather than being focused on building a huge content library, Mubi curates a handful of classic and contemporary films around a particular theme (be it genre, director, actor etc.) It costs $14.99 per month and comes with a free 7-day trial. Students can also get a discounted monthly plan at $8.99 per month. Here's how that compares with most Australian streaming services.