There’s a lot of hype surrounding the release of “MaXXXine.” This is because the first two films in the trilogy, “X” and “Pearl,” were massive hits, both financially and critically. And honestly, it’s pretty rare for a horror film to delight both genre fans and critics. Needless to say, there are a lot of folks who are wondering if “MaXXXine” can end the trilogy on a high note.
As seen in the new trailer for the film, “MaXXXine” continues the story of the title character, who survived the events of “X.” Now in Hollywood, attempting to make a name for herself, Maxine Minx is being stalked by a killer. But after the events of “X,” Maxine is ready to fight back against the mysterious slasher.
The film stars Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. Like the two before it, “MaXXXine” is written and directed by Ti West.
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If you have yet to see “X” or would like to see it on the big screen, A24 is releasing the film in theaters for one night only on June 18. And if you stick around after the film, there’s a new extended look at “MaXXXine.”
“MaXXXine” debuts in theaters on July 5. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
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.