MaXXXine
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Directed by | Ti West |
Written by | Ti West |
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Cinematography | Eliot Rockett |
Edited by | Ti West |
Music by | Tyler Bates |
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Distributed by | A24 (United States) Universal Pictures Focus Features (international)[1] |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
MaXXXine is an upcoming American slasher film written and directed by Ti West. It is the final installment of the X trilogy, following the 2022 films X and Pearl. The film stars Mia Goth, who reprises her role as Maxine (and also serves as producer), alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. In the film, as the only survivor of a massacre, Maxine sets out for fame and success in 1980s Los Angeles, while being stalked 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
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
- Mia Goth as Maxine Minx
- Elizabeth Debicki as Elizabeth Bender, film director of The Puritan II[4]
- Moses Sumney
- Michelle Monaghan as an LAPD detective
- Bobby Cannavale as an LAPD detective
- Lily Collins
- Halsey
- Giancarlo Esposito as an agent for the adult film industry, and Z-list film actors
- Kevin Bacon as a private investigator
Production
After the Midnight Madness showing of
Principal photography took place from April to May 2023 in Los Angeles for seven weeks.[10][11][12] The film was towards the end of editing in February 2024.[13]
Marketing
On September 13, 2022, a teaser trailer announcing a sequel to
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.[17] 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".[18]
Music
Tyler Bates composed the film's score, as he did for X and Pearl.[19]
Release
MaXXXine is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.[20]
Notes
References
- ^ "All Future Releases". Film distributors association. April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth And Ti West Complete X And Pearl Trilogy With '80s Slasher". Empire. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ 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 April 12, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (September 13, 2022). "Ti West Reveals X Trilogy Finale With MaXXXine Teaser Following Tonight's Pearl TIFF Midnight Madness Premiere: Watch". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ComingSoon.net. Archivedfrom the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (April 5, 2023). "X Sequel MaXXXine Sets Cast with Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Mia Goth Accused of Kicking 'MaXXXine' Background Actor in the Head in New Lawsuit". Variety. January 12, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Noraas, Dana (April 19, 2023). "MaXXXine: Cast, Filming, Plot Details, and Everything We Know About Mia Goth and Ti West's 80s Slasher". Collider.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "X Movie Sequel MaXXXine Announced With Teaser". comicbook.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Ti West is out for blood again in conclusion to X trilogy: MaXXXine". The A.V. Club. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mia Goth Will Return In The Just-Announced MAXXXINE". Fangoria. September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (May 2, 2023). "Halsey Transports to '80s-Era Hollywood in 'MaXXXine' First Look". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Bates Scoring Ti West's 'MaXXXine'". Film Music Reporter. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ 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.
External links
- MaXXXine at IMDb