Following on from '70s-set slasher X and it's technicolour melodrama-inspired prequel Pearl, Ti West has completed his unconventional horror trilogy with another well-executed homage – this time paying tribute to sleazy thrillers of the ‘80 in MaXXXine, The film sees Mia Goth turn in another superb performance as Maxine Minx, who has moved to LA since the traumatic events of X and plans on leaving her adult film career behind her to embark on a career as a successful Hollywood star. Of course, it doesn't take long for matters to be complicated by the presence of a looming serial killer, and following a slew of increasingly gory deaths she soon makes a startling discover about who is behind this latest spate of violence. Speaking to RadioTimes.
com about the latest film ahead of the release, West explained that although he thinks each of the three films worked as standalone features he also wanted to craft an ending that would provide a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy as a whole. Sign up to get alerts for movie news, reviews and recommendations By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time.
"I think it was interesting making this film, knowing that it was part three and knowing that people were kind of expecting it," he explained. "Because the other two we made at the same time. There's a little bit more, I don't know if pressure is the right word, but like self-awareness while you're doing i.
