32/46
A24 saw the script and greenlit the film before production on “X” had even wrapped
Story
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers decide to make an adult film on a rural Texas farm, but when their elderly, reclusive hosts catch them in the act, the crew finds themselves fighting for their lives. The day after X (2022) premiered at South by Southwest, writer/director Ti West revealed that during a mandatory two-week COVID-19 quarantine at his New Zealand hotel before production on this film could begin, he wrote a prequel, Pearl (2022). He asked star Mia Goth if she wanted to stay in New Zealand and film “Pearl,” and she readily agreed.
There are no opening credits
The prequel was released later in 2022. When Lorraine enters the basement and turns on the light, it’s a modern halogen bulb, which wasn’t available in 1979. Maxine: I won’t settle for a life I don’t deserve.
Edited in MaXXXine (2024)
The title doesn’t even appear on screen until the end. Act Naturally Performed by Loretta Lynn Written by Vonie Morrison, Johnny Russell Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. I liked it.
It’s a good old-fashioned slasher horror film (perfectly 70s style), with a fairly original premise
As in any comparable horror film, the motives for the murders are pretty far-fetched, but who cares when they’re portrayed in such relentlessly gruesome fashion, the gore here is definitely not for the faint of heart. Another strong point is how the film gradually builds the tension, this is a real slow burner, the apprehension of impending doom is palpable throughout the film. This is helped by strong direction, very clever and inventive editing, and some great cinematography, take for example the scene of one of the girls swimming in the lake, while…
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well, I won’t give it away, but it’s beautiful and terrifyingly creepy at the same time! Add to all of this some very funny dialogue and events at the beginning, and you have a well-made, old-school horror film that may not be life-changing, but is definitely entertaining for those who can appreciate this type of film (like me!). A24 has produced some of the most memorable horror films of the 21st century.
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