Cinema-goers have reportedly been walking out of screenings and watching Demi Moore’s new film ‘through their hands’ due to the violence in some scenes.

“The Substance” was lauded upon its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it was up for the Palme d’Or and won the best screenplay award. Earlier this month, it took home the Midnight Madness people’s choice award at the Toronto International Film Fest. “The Substance” is currently playing in theaters.

Demi Moore's new movie, The Substance, has left cinema-goers reeling after it was released in theaters - with some even being sick as a result

Demi Moore stars alongside Margaret Qualley of The Maid in this new gory horror that has divided movie fans across the world - many deem it too stomach curdling to handle

The Substance aims to tackle the issue of impossible Hollywood beauty standards and sees Demi play the role of Elisabeth Sparkle.