MaXXXine

"Hollywood is a killer."

2024 1h 43m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 1,642

Horror

Synopsis

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In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

“Hollywood is a killer.”

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Cast

Mia Goth
Maxine Minx
Elizabeth Debicki
Elizabeth Bender
Moses Sumney
Leon
Michelle Monaghan
Detective Williams
Bobby Cannavale
Detective Torres
Halsey
Tabby Martin
Lily Collins
Molly Bennett
Giancarlo Esposito
Teddy Knight, Esq.

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ti West
Writers: Ti West
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "X Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ti West, shot by Eliot Rockett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tyler Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ti West shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki and Moses Sumney carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Hollywood is a killer.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt22048412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ti West directs. Eliot Rockett behind the camera. Tyler Bates scores. Ti West cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Part of the "X Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Ti West, shot by Eliot Rockett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Tyler Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ti West shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki and Moses Sumney carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Hollywood is a killer.".
8IMDB entry: tt22048412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 28 themes, including "pornography", "gore", "childhood trauma", "porn star".

The technical file

Cinematography: Eliot Rockett
Original score: Tyler Bates
Editing: Ti West
Production design: Jason Kisvarday
Costume design: Mari-An Ceo
Makeup / hair: Sallie Nicole Ciganovich
VFX supervisor: Frank Rueter
Sound: Peter Staubli
Stunt coordinator: Tim Mikulecky
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $22,057,160
Return: 221% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: MaXXXine (2024)

Part of

X Collection

The X film series consists of American slasher-horror films based on an original story written by Ti West. The series includes an original film, its prequel, and its sequel. The overall plot of the movies centers around two characters, Maxine Minx and Pearl, both portrayed by Mia Goth.

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TheSceneSnobs2024-07-09
★ 8/10
Maxxxine is a film I have eagerly anticipated since it was teased as the final installment of Ti West's X trilogy. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first two films, I had high hopes for this one. Each film in the series brings a unique style that represents the period it’s set in. 2022’s X was a gritty homage to the brutal horror films of the 1970s, with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre being a major influence. The same year, Pearl offered an even more stylistic approach, serving as a prequel with influences from the silent era and visual nods to The Wizard of Oz. These distinct stylistic choices set a high bar for Maxxxine. In Maxxxine, we follow the lone survivor of the farmhouse massacres depicted in the first film. Now a bit older and blonder, Mia Goth’s Maxine is still striving to become Hollywood’s next biggest star. She finally lands a role as the lead in a new horror film, but her past begins to catch up with her. She is pursued by a sleazy private investigator, played by Kevin Bacon, who works for a vicious killer targeting Maxine’s closest friends. Concurrently, Maxine must navigate the terror of the Night Stalker, who is haunting Los Angeles, while detectives try to unravel her connection to these events. Maxxxine is a beautiful love letter to the horror films of the 1980s. Ti West draws influence from many great horror filmmakers of that era. One scene in particular, where Maxine ascends a staircase toward the film’s climax, is reminiscent of the cinematography of David Lynch films from that period. This meticulous attention to style and atmosphere enhances the film’s nostalgic appeal. Mia Goth is truly fantastic, bringing depth and intensity to her role. Her performance is a highlight of the trilogy, showcasing her versatility as she navigates multiple characters and complex emotional landscapes. For example, her portrayal of Maxine’s relentless determination and underlying vulnerability adds layers to the character, making her journey compelling and relatable. While Maxxxine is a strong entry in the series, it is, in my opinion, the weakest installment. The film serves as a fitting conclusion to the trilogy but leaves some unresolved threads from X. I would have appreciated more closure regarding the events of the first film, as the connections feel somewhat superficial. Additionally, the reveal of the main antagonist, while surprising, feels somewhat detached from the overarching narrative. For instance, the motivations and background of the killer are not as deeply integrated into the story as they could have been, leading to a somewhat disjointed climax. Despite these criticisms, Maxxxine is a well-crafted horror film that offers plenty of nods to genre aficionados. Ti West has created a trilogy that honors the horror tradition while bringing fresh and innovative storytelling to the table. The film is rich with familiarities from 1980s horror, making it a nostalgic yet refreshing experience. Mia Goth’s performance ties the trilogy together beautifully, and her portrayal in Maxxxine cements her status as a standout in modern horror cinema. While the film has its flaws, it remains a fitting and enjoyable conclusion to a remarkable series.
CinemaSerf2024-07-10
★ 6/10
Despite her rather florid past, the eponymous porn star (Mia Goth) is determined to make it in the mainstream and seems well on her way when director "Elizabeth Bender" (Elizabeth Debicki) casts her as the lead in the sequel to her own successful first feature. Whilst this is all going on for "Maxine Minx", there is a serial killer on the loose in Los Angeles and the police seem to think that maybe she is involved. Obviously she's not the perpetrator of these vicious acts, but might she somehow be the ultimate target? A rather curious meeting with private eye "Labat" (Kevin Bacon) suggests that she might want to go a mysterious address where she might learn the truth, but she has her own ideas so with the help of her agent/manager/enforcer "Teddy" (Giancarlo Esposito) and a car crusher sets up quite a perilous face-off with a man in black gloves who lives behind a set of green doors. At times this is quite an attitudinal film and Goth does fine, but (no pun intended) Bacon just hams it up too much. Debicki seems totally disinterested in her role and the rest of the cast add very little to a story that is too thinly stretched to pad out one hundred minutes before taking us to a rather weak and rushed denouement. Beware: I sense a sequel might be in the pipe, as if we don't already have enough mediocre slasher fayre on offer already!
Chandler Danier2024-07-15
★ 8/10
Maxine sure wants to be famous. I really hope she's got what it takes. Gotta give 110% if you want that big break! Do you want it? Maxine does. Fun little revenge story. Leather gloves sure make your hands strong. Good humour.