In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx lands her big break, but her rise to stardom is jeopardized by a mysterious killer targeting starlets. As the body count rises, secrets from Maxine's past threaten to surface, intertwining her quest for fame with a deadly game of survival.MaXXXine is one of 2024's most exciting horror movies, but Ti West's follow-up to X and Pearl could repeat a terrible storyline from one hit series.
Maxine naturally shares many parallels with Pearl, with both characters' obsessions connecting the movies as illustrated by this MaXXXine line.One major reveal in the MaXXXine trailer sets up the possible return of Jenna Ortega as Lorraine from X in the final installment of Ti West's trilogy.Lily Collins is set to star in an upcoming horror movie, but her role in a previous Netflix film seemingly goes hand in hand with her new part.
Quentin Tarantino's Iconic Twists That Defined 2 Movies Looks Set To Be Copied By $25M Horror Franchise This YearThe upcoming MaXXXine promises to end Ti West's trilogy with an '80s slasher, and the X sequel looks like it will bring back a Tarantino trademark.MaXXXine includes sly references to horror stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and the legacy of the genre, highlighting how Mia Goth is a modern horror icon.