In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for... Read allIn 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.
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Geoff Dolan
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Matthew J. Saville
- Officer Mitchell
- (as Matthew Saville)
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Reviewers say 'X' is a horror film that blends 1970s slasher aesthetics with modern elements, praised for its atmosphere and visual style. Mia Goth's dual performance is lauded for complexity, while themes of aging and sexuality resonate deeply. The film's practical effects and gore receive mixed opinions. Some appreciate its thematic richness and artistic qualities, while others criticize its slow pace, predictability, and lack of originality. The transition between the film's halves sparks debate, with varied reactions to its pacing and structure. Overall, 'X' is a mixed bag, appealing to horror enthusiasts yet disappointing some with its flaws.
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Strange, heartfelt, classic slasher
I didn't know what to expect going into this movie. Some reviews said it was porn with some horror, some said it was a slasher B movie. Some said decent acting and a good gore fest.
It was all of the above, though I'd say less porn, there are some nude/sex scenes but they're really not the heart of the movie. The gore is well done, the acting is very good I think, and the overall slasher aspect is reasonable, though it could have been a little more creative.
Saying all of that none of it is what I'll remember this movie for. What really struck me in this movie was the portrayal of age and how it affects people and their relationships, I actually felt really sad for some of the characters in this movie, and that isn't usually how I'd expect to feel watching a slasher. It really did feel like the writers, directors,. And actors were trying to remind us of something whilst also making a decent slasher. I think it's to value our youth, and our lives as much as we can. I don't want to say much more as I don't want to spoil the movie. Needless to say if you're looking for a decent movie to check out I'd recommend giving this a go. It will entertain you and also make you think a little about the problems others have.
It was all of the above, though I'd say less porn, there are some nude/sex scenes but they're really not the heart of the movie. The gore is well done, the acting is very good I think, and the overall slasher aspect is reasonable, though it could have been a little more creative.
Saying all of that none of it is what I'll remember this movie for. What really struck me in this movie was the portrayal of age and how it affects people and their relationships, I actually felt really sad for some of the characters in this movie, and that isn't usually how I'd expect to feel watching a slasher. It really did feel like the writers, directors,. And actors were trying to remind us of something whilst also making a decent slasher. I think it's to value our youth, and our lives as much as we can. I don't want to say much more as I don't want to spoil the movie. Needless to say if you're looking for a decent movie to check out I'd recommend giving this a go. It will entertain you and also make you think a little about the problems others have.
Casual roller coaster ride, nothing too deep
Way more brutal than I expected. Decent horror elements although it is a bit bizarre and farfetched and requires some suspension of disbelief to follow.
The characters are mostly unlikeable. They're the typical fame-chasing people that binge alcohol and drugs and live 'free spirited' with a holier-than-thou demeanor. They lie to themselves to cope by blurring the lines between what they call 'work' and real life but they're mainly making a virtue out of necessity.
The movie is mainly a laidback experience. Not much to follow or dissect. I do enjoy the retro style cinematography.
In summary just sit back and enjoy. Watch a bunch of dumb people doing dumb things and getting dumb results.
The characters are mostly unlikeable. They're the typical fame-chasing people that binge alcohol and drugs and live 'free spirited' with a holier-than-thou demeanor. They lie to themselves to cope by blurring the lines between what they call 'work' and real life but they're mainly making a virtue out of necessity.
The movie is mainly a laidback experience. Not much to follow or dissect. I do enjoy the retro style cinematography.
In summary just sit back and enjoy. Watch a bunch of dumb people doing dumb things and getting dumb results.
Surprisingly good
Didn't expect much. Paid homage to classic 70's horror movies. Unlikeable characters that were given sufficient depth to make you care enough to not want them to be the next kill which made it refreshing. A little too gorey in parts for me but a well shot movie none the less. Cannot understand for the life of me why they didn't just cast older people as the central characters though. Just pointless having younger actors in prosthetics for the sake of it. Would have been much better if they just cast older aged actors. A simple yet fun movie that was original enough but with clear nods to some of the classics from the past.
Worth a watch
Not really a jump scare sort of deal and like if you read the little description about the movie it has all the spoilers in it already.
First point, I thought it was really funny when kid Cudi was standing in the door frame and you could only see his shadow
Secondly For a movie about making a porno, there were adequate number boobs shown.
And the prosthetics used to make the main actor look older we're great. In all worth a watch like most things above 5 stars
Little note to IMDB -Not only do I not want to write a 500 word essay I also would not like reading other peoples 500 word essays. Make it like 200 easy.
First point, I thought it was really funny when kid Cudi was standing in the door frame and you could only see his shadow
Secondly For a movie about making a porno, there were adequate number boobs shown.
And the prosthetics used to make the main actor look older we're great. In all worth a watch like most things above 5 stars
Little note to IMDB -Not only do I not want to write a 500 word essay I also would not like reading other peoples 500 word essays. Make it like 200 easy.
Overhyped and pretty dumb
I can't with movies full of characters that just walk around without any instinct doing the absolute dumbest things they could possibly choose before they're murdered. It's literally the whole movie. The 'action and gore' is actually pretty tame. The sex is explicit. The characters are idiots.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe day after X (2022)'s South by Southwest premiere, writer/director Ti West revealed that during a mandatory two-week COVID-19 quarantine in his New Zealand hotel, before production could begin on this film, he wrote a prequel, Pearl (2022). A24 saw the script and greenlit the movie even before production on "X" had wrapped. He asked star Mia Goth if she wished to remain in New Zealand and film "Pearl," and she readily accepted. The prequel released later in 2022.
- GoofsThe film set in 1979 makes reference to missing persons ads on milk cartons. However, the first usage of milk cartons for missing persons was not until 1984.
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening credits. The title doesn't even appear on screen until the end.
- ConnectionsEdited into MaXXXine (2024)
- SoundtracksAct Naturally
Performed by Loretta Lynn
Written by Vonie Morrison, Johnny Russell
Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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- Dự Án Đẫm Máu
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,769,469
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,275,126
- Mar 20, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $14,745,049
- Runtime
- 1h 45m(105 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.90 : 1
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