One of the Best Horror Movies in Years Is Now on Netflix (And Already Has 2 Series)

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Summary

  • Mia Goth stars in the horror film Pearl, now streaming on Netflix.
  • Pearl, a prequel to the X trilogy, was filmed during the COVID shutdown and released a few months after X.
  • Ti West's X trilogy concluded with MaXXXine in July 2024.



pearlA horror flick set in 2022 is officially streaming on Netflix, and two sequels are already available that continue the story. Mia Goth has reunited with director Ti West after working together Xthe film that started the horror trilogy. A prequel movie pearl actually it was created during filming X and specifically filmed live during the COVID shutdown. Trusting XThe film's locations, cast and crew were able to dismantle the prequel and release it just seven months later. X.

While Mia Goth headlines pearl's cast member, David Corenswet also played an important role in the film as a local theater projectionist. Corenswet is, of course, set to play Clark Kent in James Gunn's upcoming film. Superman. Meanwhile, Goth continues to make a name for himself in the horror genre. In addition to being the host of the West X appeared in notable horror films such as the trilogy Suspiria and infinity pool, With his upcoming role in Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein.


Mia Goth and David Corenswet at Pearl

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Pearl Now Streaming on Netflix: What the Movie is About

The Pearl is an Immoral Origin Story

Mia Goth in Pearl poster

Now available to Netflix subscribers starting July 16, 2024, pearl It follows a young woman living with her parents on a Texas farm in 1918. With a sick father and an overbearing mother, Pearl is constantly forced to put her dreams of becoming a movie star on hold. But when opportunities arise to achieve her dreams, and those hopes are dashed, Pearl turns to violence. Goth plays the title role, embodying an aspiring star before becoming an antagonist. X.


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Pearl is the 2nd Movie in Ti West's Trilogy (But It's a Prequel)

Ti West's Trilogy Ends in 2024

production pearl It was a complete surprise as Ti West developed the idea after the film was shot X was already going. Although pearl It is West's second film X the trilogy is the first film in terms of continuity. Pearl and her husband are the main figures in this period Xtakes place on the same family farm, but this time a porn film crew stays on the property in the 70s. Goth plays Pearl and Maxine Minks XThe cast also includes Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow and Scott Mescudi.


X It was very well received by audiences and critics, scoring 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. pearl It came in slightly lower at 92%, but that's still impressive given how quickly the film was shot during the pandemic. Due to the critical success of the first two films, West decided to bring Goth back for a third time X movieis developing MaXXXine. The third film, released in July 2024, jumps to the early 80s and focuses on Maxie's journey as an actress in Hollywood after surviving her events. X.

Where to stream X and MaXXXine

All Movies Available for Rent and Purchase

Mia Goth as Maxine in X (2022) and MaXXXine (2024).
Custom photo by Simone Ashmoore


When writing, pearl is the only film in it X trilogy available to streaming subscribers. That said, there are still options for streaming X and MaXXXine. X It can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV and Amazon with purchase options of $19.99. MaXXXine it recently came to VOD, so there are no cheaper rental options other than $19.99 on Apple and Amazon. The new edition is also available for $24.99.

Due to A24's current broadcast contract, MaXXXine eventually it will come to Max when it becomes more widely used. Although no announcement has been made regarding this MaXXXine's release on Max was added to streaming 4-5 months after previous A24 films left theaters. So it is very possible to follow pearl and X will be released by the end of the year.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes


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