A24 has just released a new trailer for Ti West’s film MaXXXine. Featuring Mia Goth as adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx, the film will follow Maxine as she navigates the world of 1980s Hollywood following the brutal massacre that she witnessed in rural Texas.
Maxine moves to Hollywood with aspirations
Mia Goth returns as Maxine Minx in MaXXXine, a film set in the seedy underbelly of 1985 Hollywood. After surviving the events of X, she aims to leave her past behind and make it big in Los Angeles’ film industry. The cynical glamour of Tinseltown presents both opportunities and dangers as Maxine confronts new threats.
Chase scenes through iconic backlots
A highlight of the film is an intense chase scene through Universal Studios backlot, where Maxine is pursued from Old West sets, through a mock Manhattan, and finally to the iconic Bates Motel. This sequence underscores the fabricated facades of Hollywood while adding thrilling action.
Star-studded cast brings depth
The ensemble cast includes Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, and Kevin Bacon. With Debicki playing an eccentric director and Bacon featured as a private investigator, their performances help bring complexity to the story.
The mystery deepens
The plot delves deeper into a tantalizing mix of murder and ambition. As Maxine auditions for The Puritan II—a horror movie within the movie—it becomes clear she will risk everything for stardom. However, dark forces threaten to reveal her hidden past.
Ambitions clash with sinister realities
Thematic influences range from classic noir films like Chinatown, reflecting 1980s L.A. atmosphere dripping with sleaze, irony, and danger. West’s direction allows Mia Goth to shine once more as the determined yet haunted Maxine.
The combination of satire and genuine horror gives MaXXXine its distinctive edge. While critics are intrigued by its potential, some concern remains regarding whether its climax will deliver the necessary impact.
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