33/22
A24 saw the script and greenlit the film before production on “X” was even wrapped
Plot
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film on a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, older hosts caught them in the act, the team found themselves fighting for their lives. Day After X (2022) South of the Southwest premiere, writer/director Ti West revealed that he wrote a prequel, Pearl (2022), during a mandatory two-week COVID-19 quarantine in his New Zealand hotel before production began on that film. He asked lead actress Mia Goth if she wanted to stay in New Zealand and shoot “The Pearl,” and she readily agreed.
The backstory comes later in 2022
When Lorraine goes into the basement and turns on the light, there is a modern halogen lamp that didn’t exist in 1979. Maxine: I will not accept a life I do not have. I do not deserve it.
No epigraphs here
The title does not appear on screen until the end. Edited in MaXXXine (2024). Naturally performed by Loretta Lynn, written by Vonnie Morrison, Johnny Russell courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises.
Decent slasher, but does not deserve a 96% RT rating
The kills felt pleasantly cheap and honestly, everything was great. I expected to be paranoid or anxious, but I felt nothing. I spent most of the film hoping it would improve or surprise me a little, but we’ve seen all this before.
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