MaXXXine, the 3rd film in the X trilogy
MaXXXine is the 3rd film of the𝕏 movie. Series. Writer Ti West returns to finish the trilogy he envisioned. This sequel stars Mia Goth, Giancarlo Esposito, Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon and Halsey. The first film, set in the 1970s, focuses on Maxine Minx, a porn actress who travels to a small town with a filming crew to shoot an adult content movie. Everything goes smoothly until an old lady named Pearl notices that Maxine bears an uncanny resemblance to her own younger self. Jealousy drives Pearl to go psycho, resulting in the murder of the film’s stars and crew. In the prequel, “Pearl,” we witness Pearl as a naive, young, and beautiful woman with dreams of becoming an actress. Rejection sends her spiraling into madness, ultimately leading her to embark on a murderous spree. What I find impressive in the first two films is that Maxine, Younger Pearl, and Older Pearl are all portrayed by Mia Goth. These three characters feel like distinct individuals despite being played by the same