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Substance" is an unsettling and deeply disturbing film-so much so that it became hard to watch. At times, I wanted to call it a bad movie simply because of how disgusting it was. But there's more to it than shock value. The film evokes influences like A Clockwork Orange, Bewitched, Carrie, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, and maybe even a bit of Eraserhead. Someone suggested it could become a cult classic, and I can see that-it feels like it could replace about 20 other horror films. After watching this, you probably don't need to see The Blob.

The acting is strong, with both lead actresses delivering equally compelling performances. What convinced me of their skill is that I reacted to them entirely as their characters, not as actresses. That said, the younger actress's role seemed to have an inconsistent personality. The film's continuity could have been handled with more care, and as a sci-fi story, it doesn't entirely hold together. However, the over-the-top nature of the performances fits the surreal, grotesque narrative. Whether you love it or hate it, The Substance is a film that lingers in your mind-whether you want it to or not.

No verifiable proof of paranormal activity has been found despite years of monitoring by the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDScI) and other investigations. The family who owned the ranch before the Shermans lived there for 60 years without experiencing anything unusual.

Robert Sheaffer suggests the Shermans fabricated the paranormal claims before selling the ranch to Robert Bigelow. Many of the extraordinary stories originate from Terry Sherman, who continued working on the ranch after its sale.

NIDScI's research failed to produce results, with investigators admitting they found little physical evidence. Skeptic James Randi awarded Bigelow a satirical "Pigasus Award" for funding what he considered one of the most useless studies of the supernatural.

The Pentagon's $22 million Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) investigated UFOs, including Skinwalker Ranch, but produced no substantial findings.

This is so obnoxious to turn important people into caricatures. It's misleading and it's going to teach people false history. Why? It's just terrible. You could actually tell the truth about what happened and it would be basically a similar story but be true. I have to rate this only a one because it's disgusting and should not spread. Anyone who is interested in history should denounce this terrible series. And Michael Douglas just appears like himself. He doesn't portray Franklin well. Nobody portrays their character the writers, the producers, the directors don't care about history.

Here are a few key fabrications from the Franklin series that deviate significantly from historical events: 1. William Temple Franklin's Job at French Court (Episode 7): In the series, Temple is offered a position at the French court by Count Artois, the King's brother, as a result of a personal rescue. This is entirely fictional, as there is no historical evidence that Temple ever held a position at court or had any significant relationship with Count Artois.

2. Franklin Using a Body Double (Episode 6): The series depicts Benjamin Franklin employing a body double who is later murdered to protect himself from an assassination plot. While Franklin faced danger during his diplomatic missions, there is no historical evidence that he ever used a body double or that such a murder occurred.

3. Temple Franklin Impregnating Odette Caillot: The show suggests Temple Franklin had a relationship with a fictional character, Odette Caillot, resulting in a child. Historically, Temple did father an illegitimate son, Théodore, with Blanchette Caillot, but Odette appears to be a fabrication created for dramatic purposes.

4. Franklin's Bladder Stone Incident (Episode 7): While Franklin did suffer from bladder stones, the series dramatizes the condition by having him pass out in public due to the pain. Historical records confirm Franklin endured significant discomfort but do not document any incident where he lost consciousness in such a dramatic fashion.

5. The Elk Hunt: The show features Franklin attending a royal elk hunt in France as a way to mingle with the aristocracy. This event appears to be entirely fictional and serves as a narrative device to showcase Franklin's navigation of French high society, which he did through diplomacy rather than elaborate hunts.

These fictionalized elements may serve the series' dramatic goals, but they stray from the true, already compelling history of Benjamin Franklin's life and diplomatic achievements.

I just have to assume everything in this is silly fake history. What a waste of my time.