| MaXXXine | |
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| Directed by | Ti West |
| Written by | Ti West |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Eliot Rockett |
| Edited by | Ti West |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
MaXXXine is a 2024 American slasher film written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West. It is the third installment in the X film series and a direct sequel to X (2022). The film stars Mia Goth, who reprises her role as Maxine Minx, alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. In the film, Maxine sets out for fame and success in 1980s Hollywood while being targeted by a killer known as the "Night Stalker."
MaXXXine had its premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.
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Premise
After surviving a massacre in Texas,[a] Maxine continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a famous actress, all while evading the Night Stalker in 1985 in Los Angeles.[2][3]
Cast
- Mia Goth as Maxine Minx
- Charley Rowan McCain as young Maxine
- Elizabeth Debicki as Elizabeth Bender, a film director working on The Puritan II[4]
- Moses Sumney as Leon
- Michelle Monaghan as Detective Williams
- Bobby Cannavale as Detective Torres
- Halsey as Tabby Martin, a porn star and Maxine's friend
- Lily Collins as Molly Bennett, an actress in The Puritan II
- Giancarlo Esposito as Teddy Knight, Esq., an agent for the adult film industry and Z-list film actors
- Kevin Bacon as John Labat, a private investigator
- Sophie Thatcher as an FX Artist
- Ned Vaughn as News Anchor
- Chloe Farnworth as Amber, a porn star and Maxine's friend
- Simon Prast as the televangelist
Production
Development
In March 2022, West announced that he was working on the script for a third film in the X series, to be set chronologically after the events of X. The project will explore another sub-genre of horror and will continue the depiction of cinema's influence on society, exploring how the development of home video releases did so. West states, while a viewer can watch each movie independently without seeing the previous film, they are made to "complement each other."
In June 2022, executive producer Peter Phok confirmed that a third film is officially in development, with West attached to the project.[5] In September 2022, at the first Midnight Madness showing of Pearl for the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, a third film was officially announced, with a short teaser played after the post-credits. The clip was later released online for those not present at the event. West once again serves as writer/director and one of the producers, while Mia Goth will reprise her role from the first movie. Taking place in 1985 and titled MaXXXine, the plot was confirmed to center around Maxine, the only survivor of the "Massacre of X," as she continues to pursue her future in Hollywood. The teaser trailer was shot with the film fast-tracked to being green-lit by A24, following the successes of the previous two installments. Jacob Jaffke, Kevin Turen, and Harrison Kreiss will be producers, while Goth will additionally serve as an executive producer.[6][7][8]
In January 2023, Goth stated that the script is complete and that the story is, in her opinion, the best of the series so far. The actress stated that many of the previous production team members are returning, with principal photography scheduled to commence later that year.[9]
Casting
In April 2023, it was announced that Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon had been added to the cast.[10]
Filming
Principal photography took place from April to May 2023 in Los Angeles for seven weeks.[11][12][13] The film was towards the end of editing in February 2024.[14]
Controversy
In January 2024, it was reported that Goth was being sued by background actor James Hunter, who played a corpse on set, for intentionally kicking him in the head and then taunting him about it. The suit also includes a wrongful termination claim against A24 and West.[15]
Marketing
On September 13, 2022, a teaser trailer announcing a sequel to X, titled MaXXXine, was released shortly following the premiere of Pearl at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.[16] It featured the 1984 synth-pop song "Obsession" by Animotion.[17] Scott Wampler of Fangoria was delighted by the surprise announcement and called the teaser "pitch-perfect, hall of fame–level."[18]
On May 1, 2023, a first-look image of Goth and Halsey in costume as their respective characters was shared on A24's and the film's social media accounts. They were captioned "The life she deserves," referencing the personal mantra spoken throughout X by Maxine.[19] Glenn Rowley of Billboard noted Goth's dramatic costume shift from her "Little House on the Prairie–esque look" to a "tousled blonde mane and iridescent green windbreaker."[20]
Music
Tyler Bates composed the film's score, as he did for X and Pearl.[21]
Release
MaXXXine had its premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024.[22][23] It is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.[24] [25]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 34 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[26] The website reported that "the main reason to see it remains Goth, who may deliver her best performance yet, while many reviews nevertheless agree that the movie falters in its climax."[27] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[28]
Future
Though MaXXXine was originally developed as the end of the X trilogy, Ti West later stated in February 2024 that he has plans for a fourth installment, which would depend on the film's reception.[29] Later that year, West confirmed that he was working on a fourth film and that he may develop it as his next project.[30]
Notes
References
- ^ "MaXXXine (18)". BBFC. June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Flam, Charna (April 8, 2024). "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth Faces a 1980s Serial Killer as Ti West Ends His X and 'Pearl' Trilogy". Variety. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2024). "'MaXXXine' Trailer Sees Mia Goth Pursue Movie Stardom As Night Stalker Terrorizes Los Angeles". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth And Ti West Complete X And Pearl Trilogy With '80s Slasher". Empire. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (June 18, 2022). "Exclusive: Producer Peter Phok Teases X Prequel, Sequel, & Other Exciting Projects". Movie Web. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 12, 2022). "Ti West Reveals 'X' Trilogy Finale With 'MaXXXine' Teaser Following Tonight's 'Pearl' TIFF Midnight Madness Premiere: WATCH". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (September 13, 2022). "'MaXXXine' – Ti West Teases That Third 'X' Movie Is Inspired by the VHS Boom of the 1980s". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Squires, John (September 13, 2022). "'MaXXXine' – A24 Announces Third Movie in Ti West's 'X' Franchise! [Teaser]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Earl, William (January 17, 2023). "'Pearl Changed Me': Mia Goth on the 'Wild,' Trilogy-Ending 'MaXXXine' and How 'Infinity Pool' Will Challenge Viewers". Variety. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 5, 2023). "'MaXXXine' Adds Lily Collins, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Giancarlo Esposito, Halsey & More To Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (April 11, 2023). "Filming Underway on Ti West's 'MaXXXine' Starring Mia Goth". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Emily (April 14, 2023). "MaXXXine set photos reveal first look at Mia Goth's return". Total Film. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Noraas, Dana (April 19, 2023). "MaXXXine: Cast, Filming, Plot Details, and Everything We Know About Mia Goth and Ti West's 80s Slasher". Collider.
- ^ Squires, John (February 26, 2024). "MaXXXine – Ti West Teases That He Has an Idea for a Fourth Movie in the X and Pearl Franchise". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Maddaus, Gene (January 12, 2024). "Mia Goth Accused of Kicking 'MaXXXine' Background Actor in the Head in New Lawsuit". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "X Movie Sequel MaXXXine Announced With Teaser". comicbook.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Ti West is out for blood again in conclusion to X trilogy: MaXXXine". The A.V. Club. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mia Goth Will Return In The Just-Announced MAXXXINE". Fangoria. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Collis, Clark (May 1, 2023). "Mia Goth's porn hopeful hits Hollywood with Halsey in first look at horror sequel MaXXXine". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (May 2, 2023). "Halsey Transports to '80s-Era Hollywood in 'MaXXXine' First Look". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Bates Scoring Ti West's 'MaXXXine'". Film Music Reporter. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "MaXXXine World Premiere Ticket Giveaway". A24. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "MaXXXine - American Cinematheque". American Cinematheque. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 5, 2024). "'MaXXXine', Third A24 Ti West & Mia Goth Horror Franchise Film, To Strut Stuff This Summer – Watch The Retro Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Mia Goth Addresses 'Blade' Delays: "They Want To Make A Great Movie" – 'MaXXXine' Premiere". Deadline.
- ^ "MaXXXine". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "MaXXXine First Reviews: A Gnarly, Potent Satire with a Magnetic Mia Goth at Her Best". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "MaXXXine". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (February 26, 2024). "'MaXXXine' – Ti West Teases That He Has an Idea for a Fourth Movie in the 'X' and 'Pearl' Franchise". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Nick (May 6, 2024). "MaXXXine caps horror trilogy with 'big, sprawling Los Angeles ensemble movie'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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