X
Overview
X is a 2022 slasher film written and directed by Ti West, set in 1979. The film stars Mia Goth as Maxine, a young, ambitious adult film actress who is traveling with her crew to a remote farm in Texas to film a movie. The elderly couple who own the farm, Howard and Pearl, are not happy about the film being made. The film is a love letter to 1970s slasher films, with a focus on practical effects and gore. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $15 million on a $1 million budget. Mia Goth gives a powerful, committed performance, playing both Maxine and the elderly killer, Pearl. The film explores themes of sexuality, aging, and the fear of death. The film is a must-see for fans of horror and for anyone who loves a good, old-fashioned slasher film. The film spawned two sequels, Pearl and MaXXXine.
