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MaXXXine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTi West
Written byTi West
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEliot Rockett
Edited byTi West
Music byTyler Bates
Production
companies
Distributed byA24
Release date
  • July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)
Running time
104 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

MaXXXine is an upcoming American slasher film written and directed 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 is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.

Premise[edit]

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 Los Angeles.[2][3]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

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 are returning, with principal photography scheduled to commence later that year.[9]

Casting[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Tyler Bates composed the film's score, as he did for X and Pearl.[21]

Release[edit]

MaXXXine is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.[22]

Future[edit]

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.[23] Later that year, West confirmed that he is working on a fourth film and that he may develop it as his next project.[24]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ As depicted in X (2022)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MaXXXine (18)". BBFC. June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth And Ti West Complete X And Pearl Trilogy With '80s Slasher". Empire. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Noraas, Dana (April 19, 2023). "MaXXXine: Cast, Filming, Plot Details, and Everything We Know About Mia Goth and Ti West's 80s Slasher". Collider.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Maddaus, Gene (January 12, 2024). "Mia Goth Accused of Kicking 'MaXXXine' Background Actor in the Head in New Lawsuit". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  16. ^ "X Movie Sequel MaXXXine Announced With Teaser". comicbook.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "Ti West is out for blood again in conclusion to X trilogy: MaXXXine". The A.V. Club. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  18. ^ "Mia Goth Will Return In The Just-Announced MAXXXINE". Fangoria. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ Rowley, Glenn (May 2, 2023). "Halsey Transports to '80s-Era Hollywood in 'MaXXXine' First Look". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  21. ^ "Tyler Bates Scoring Ti West's 'MaXXXine'". Film Music Reporter. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ 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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