Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween treat as the final chapter in Ti West’s critically acclaimed horror trilogy, ‘MaXXXine’, makes its highly anticipated debut on streaming and television.
A24’s ‘MaXXXine’ will be available for streaming on Max starting Friday, October 18th, just in time to set the mood for a spooky weekend. The following day, the slasher film will receive its HBO premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Saturday, October 19th.
In ‘MaXXXine’, Mia Goth returns to reprise her chilling role as Maxine Minx, the adult film star who managed to survive the terrifying events of the first film, ‘X’. Now, she’s moved to Hollywood in the 1980s, seeking to escape her past and make it big in the entertainment industry. But her dreams of stardom are quickly overshadowed by a terrifying reality: a ruthless killer is targeting young actresses in the city, leaving Maxine facing a new wave of danger.
As Maxine navigates the cutthroat world of Hollywood, she must keep her past buried and do whatever it takes to survive. To make matters even more intense, someone discovers her secret past, forcing her to fight for her life and protect her hard-won freedom.
‘MaXXXine’ features a star-studded cast alongside Mia Goth, including Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon, creating a thrilling blend of talent and suspense.
Ti West, known for his masterful direction and captivating storytelling, wrote, directed, and produced ‘MaXXXine’. The film is also produced by Goth, Jacob Jaffke, Kevin Turen, and Harrison Kreiss.
‘MaXXXine’ is the third film in West’s X trilogy, following the highly successful ‘X’ and its prequel, ‘Pearl’.
‘X’, released in March 2022, took audiences back to 1979, following a film crew shooting an adult film on a remote farm in rural Texas. The film explored the unsettling relationship between the young cast and the farm’s elderly owners, who soon become obsessed with their guests and turn deadly. ‘X’ captivated audiences with its thrilling plot and impressive visuals, grossing over $15 million against a budget of just $1 million.
Following the success of ‘X’, Ti West and Mia Goth surprised audiences with the release of ‘Pearl’, a prequel that explored the origin story of the titular villain. ‘Pearl’ took viewers back to 1918, showcasing the transformation of a young woman named Pearl into a bloodthirsty killer driven by her aspirations for fame and freedom. Released in September 2022, ‘Pearl’ garnered praise for Goth’s mesmerizing performance, becoming a critical and commercial success, grossing over $10 million.
‘MaXXXine’ has already garnered attention, with many anticipating a thrilling and chilling finale to the X trilogy. While the film has received mixed reviews, it has achieved the distinction of becoming the highest-grossing film in the trilogy, with a box office haul of $21.5 million.
As Halloween approaches, get ready for a spine-tingling experience with ‘MaXXXine’, a film that promises to deliver a chilling conclusion to Ti West’s captivating horror saga. With its star-studded cast, suspenseful plot, and haunting atmosphere, ‘MaXXXine’ is sure to become a must-watch for horror fans this Halloween.
