MaXXXine
MaXXXine is a 2024 American horror film written, directed, produced, and edited by Ti West.
MaXXXine is a 2024 American horror film written, directed, produced, and edited by Ti West. It is the third and final installment in his X trilogy and a direct sequel to X (2022), following Maxine Minx as she tries to build a Hollywood career in 1980s Los Angeles while being stalked by a killer.
Plot
The film follows Maxine Minx in 1980s Los Angeles as she pursues mainstream success after the events of X. Her ambitions unfold alongside a murder spree that exposes dangers connected to her past.
Production
MaXXXine was written, directed, produced, and edited by Ti West. It continues the narrative and stylistic approach of his X trilogy, with Mia Goth returning in the central role.
Release
The film was released theatrically in 2024, with a wide U.S. release on 5 July 2024. It later became available for streaming. MaXXXine had a theatrical release in Canada as part of its 2024 international rollout and was reviewed by Canadian and international entertainment outlets.
Reception
The film received mixed to negative critical responses, with reviews noting its period setting, violence, and connections to the earlier films in the trilogy.
Key facts
- MaXXXine is a 2024 horror film directed by Ti West and the third installment in the X trilogy.
- Mia Goth reprises her role as Maxine Minx, the sole survivor from X.
- The story is set in 1985 and follows Maxine's attempt to break into mainstream Hollywood.
- The film features a supporting cast including Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, and Giancarlo Esposito.
- The film centers on a mysterious killer targeting women in Hollywood while Maxine's past threatens to catch up with her.
MaXXXine had a theatrical release in Canada as part of its 2024 international rollout and was reviewed by Canadian and international entertainment outlets.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MaXXXineSupports: Film title, year, director, trilogy placement, cast, and basic premise.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maxxxineSupports: Synopsis, genre, runtime, release date, and rating details.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/movies/maxxxine-review.htmlSupports: Plot description, setting, and the film's focus on Maxine's move toward mainstream Hollywood.
- The Film Magazine — https://www.thefilmagazine.com/maxxxine-2024-horror-review/Supports: Release timing, trilogy status, 1985 setting, and returning central character.
- GamesRadar+ — https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/horror-movies/maxxxine-review/Supports: Cast, setting, trilogy context, and story premise involving the Night Stalker backdrop.
- British Film Institute — https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/maxxxine-gory-self-consciously-derivative-expose-hollywood-machineSupports: 1985 setting, theatrical release timing in the UK, and theme of Hollywood's 1980s culture.