
MaXXXine
Hollywood is a killer.
Directed by Ti West
Produced by A24, Motel Mojave
A stylish 1980s slasher pastiche that blends murder mystery, satanic panic, and Hollywood ambition with self-aware genre playfulness and visceral gore.
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
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Is MaXXXine violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is MaXXXine one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.
Is MaXXXine scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is MaXXXine easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does MaXXXine end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is MaXXXine sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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