MaXXXine (2024)

The so-called "finale" of Ti West's 'X' trilogy finds our survivor in Hollywood to make a name for herself. It's hard when you get your start in porn, because no one takes you seriously. Set in the backdrop the Night Stalker killings in the mid-80s, this is a jab at Hollywood. I think the moral of the story is to suck that dick, or you'll never work in this town again!

I was wondering how the story would connect to the first film, and Kevin Bacon is there as the sleazy PI to act as the bridge to that grand ending twist. I found him amusing though. Kevin Bacon recently listed his top-20 horror flicks and put all the X trilogy in there. He must have enjoyed playing this weasel.

Mia Goth is good as ever. It may take a few more viewings for me to fully appreciate, though. I feel like I'm missing something, but I certainly didn't dislike it. I just didn't love it.

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