21/50

before the start of filming

Plot

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film on a farm in Texas, but when their divorced elderly owners catch them red-handed, the group has to fight for their lives. The Day After X (2022) South by Southwest premiere, writer-director Ty West revealed that he wrote the prequel to The Pearl (2022) in his New Zealand hotel during the mandatory two-week quarantine due to COVID-19. this film can be started. ). A24 saw the script and made a report about the film even before the beginning of filming on the “X” channel.

and he readily accepted it

was wrapped. He asked star Mia Goth if she wanted to stay in New Zealand for the filming of Pearls. The prequel was released later, in 2022. When Lorraine enters the basement and turns on the light, there is a modern halogen lamp that did not exist in 1979. Maxine: I won’t accept a life I don’t deserve..

No opening credits

The title doesn’t even appear on the screen until the end.. Adapted for MaXXXine (2024). “Act Naturally” by Loretta Lynn, written by Von Morrison and Johnny Russell, courtesy of Geffen Records under license to Universal Music Enterprises. I liked it. This is a nice old-fashioned (definitely 70s style) slasher-horror with a rather original idea.

well, I won’t give it away

As with any comparable horror film, the motives behind the murders are pretty far-fetched, but who cares when they’re depicted in such a mercilessly gruesome manner, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Another strength of the film is how the tension gradually builds, it is a real slow work, the fear of impending doom is palpable throughout the film. This is facilitated by strong direction, very clever and inventive editing and excellent cinematography, see, for example, the scene with the girl swimming in the lake, while… , but it’s beautiful and at the same time it’s scary! To top it all off, add some very funny dialogue and action, and you have a well-made old-school horror film.

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the film may not be life-changing, but absolutely interesting for those who can appreciate such films (like me!). A24 has produced some of the most memorable horror films of the 21st century.