'Prep for MaXXXine: Key Points to Recall from 'X' and 'Pearl' Before Watching the Highly-Anticipated Film'

Entertainment | July 5, 2024, 4:06 p.m.

The final installment in Ti West's horror trilogy, "MaXXXine," follows adult film star turned actress Maxine as she faces a new killer, the Night Stalker, while unraveling the horrors of her past. In the first two films, "X" and "Pearl," viewers witness the origins of the series, set in 1979 and 1918 respectively. In "X," a film crew shooting an adult film becomes the target of a murderous old woman at a farmhouse. In "Pearl," Maxine's doppelganger, Pearl, tells her story of psychopathy and murder in Texas. Mia Goth shines in her performance, particularly in a captivating nine-minute monologue. As "MaXXXine" hits theaters, Goth's portrayal of Maxine is showcased as she navigates the treacherous waters of Hollywood and faces her darkest fears. The star-studded cast includes Kevin Bacon, Lily Collins, and more. "MaXXXine" promises high stakes and wild adventures as Maxine's journey reaches its conclusion.