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**X** is the a horror-slasher film based on an original story written by Ti West. *X* is the first movie in its self-titled film series.

The film was released on March 18, 2022. *X* was written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West. It starred Mia Goth in a dual role of Maxine Minx and Pearl, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, and Scott Mescudi.

## Synopsis

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

## Plot

In 1979 Texas, the police officers arrive to a rural farmhouse to discover a crime scene that happened. The police have discovered that there are many bodies that are found. As they enter inside the farmhouse they find something disturbing in the basement.

Set now twenty four hours earlier, Maxine an aspiring adult film actress is going on a roadtrip with her boyfriend, Wayne. Joining them is adult film actors Bobby-Lynne & Jackson Hole and film director RJ and his girlfriend, Lorraine. They are going on a roadtrip to film a porn movie called, "The Farmers Daughter". As the group is on their way they make a pitstop at a gas station to pick up some essentials and fill up on gas. Maxine tells Wayne, "I need to be famous Wayne! I want the whole world to know my name" This line is very important to the movie due to Maxine wanting to be out there. Wayne supports her decision and will try to make her famous with this movie. Meanwhile outside as RJ is testing out some camera work, Lorraine tells him how uncomfortable she is being apart of this crew because she didn't know they were filming a "dirty movie". RJ persists that he can change cinema with this movie and that there can be good dirty movies. After the pitstop at the gas station they get back on the road.

The group arrives at the farm where they're staying which is owned by Howard & Pearl, an elderly couple. At first Howard was very hesitant about this idea but Wayne persists and lets them stay at the guesthouse. As the group settles in the house, they decide to start filming. RJ starts filming a scene with Bobby & Jackson. As they're filming, Maxine decides to take a walk around the property and she finds a large pond. Maxine decides to take a swim so she decides to swim in nude. In the distance, Pearl is watching far away without Maxine knowing. Maxine decides to get out so she swims away but a big crocodile decides to come right at her but she gets out quick not knowing there was a crocodile coming after her. Maxine goes inside the farmhouse invited Pearl. Maxine & Pearl go in the kitchen, where Pearl serves her a glass of lemonade. Pearl then expresses how jealous she is of the youth and tries to sexually touch Maxine. Maxine feels uncomfortable and sneaks out when Howard returns home.

As Maxine returns back to the guest house, she prepares to shoot a scene with Jackson. As she snorts a line of cocaine and she says to herself, "I will not accept the life I do not deserve". Maxine meets the crew in the barn and starts to film a scene with Jackson. Pearl is watching from outside and she feels very aroused and imagines herself as Maxine. When Pearl arrives home, she tries to have sex with Howard but Howard pleads not to due to his heart being very weak. This makes Pearl very upset and depressed.

As night time comes around, the crew winds down and relaxes. Lorraine asks why do they participate in this and does it affect anyone in their relationships. Bobby responds and explains what they do is okay and they feel comfortable and that one day they're going to be old. In two by scene shot one scene shows Bobby-Lynne singing a cover of "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac. While the other scene shows Pearl sitting in her vanity taking off her makeup and putting herself to bed. As Bobby finishes singing, Lorraine asks if she can be apart of the movie. RJ responds and tells her no due to the movie having a plot and wrapping up and calls her a prude. Lorraine makes a point back at him and tells him "Since when did you become such a prude?" Wayne & RJ go outside and talk. Wayne gives advice to RJ and reluctantly agrees to let Lorraine be apart of the film. RJ films a scene of Lorraine and Jackson.

Later on in the night, RJ is in the shower and cries in disappointment about Lorraine being in the film. Due to RJ being angry at Wayne, he decides to pack his things and leave the crew without their van. As RJ is about to leave he is stopped by Pearl. Pearl tries to seduces him to have sex with her but initially refuses and tries to help her. Pearl being enraged, stabs RJ until he is decapitated. When Pearl stops stabbing RJ, she starts dancing to "Oui Oui Marie".

Lorraine wakes up and notices that RJ is not in bed. Lorraine walks around the house and notices that RJ is missing and she runs into Wayne. They both agree to split up and try to find RJ. Wayne goes to the barn to see if RJ is there. As Wayne is searching he steps on a big nail. As he slowly gets up, Wayne notices something moving from the outside. Wayne gets closer to the door and peeps through the hole in the door. Pearl then shoves a pitchfork through Wayne's eyes and kills him. Meanwhile Lorraine finds Howard for help. Howard tells Lorraine that Pearl is missing and needs help. Lorraine agrees to help him. Howard tells Lorraine to go to the basement to get a flashlight. As Lorraine makes her way down to the basement she sees a dead male body corpse hanging from the ceiling and starts to scream. Lorraine makes her way back upstairs only to find out it was a trap & Howard locked her in the basement.

Jackson wakes up and goes to the fridge to have milk. Jackson notices Howard outside. Howard asks for help to find Pearl. Jackson agrees and the two go out to find Pearl. They split up when they're nearby the lake. Howard throws his flashlight in the water and gets Jackson to get the flashlight. Jackson picks up the flashlight from the water and notices there is a car stuck in the water. As Jackson walks up to Howard, Howard confronts him about why they really came to stay at their guesthouse. Howard then shoots Jackson in the chest and Jackson's body falls to the lake and is presumed dead.

Meanwhile back at the guesthouse, Pearl sneaked inside. Pearl goes to Maxine's room and makes her way to undress herself and lay next to Maxine and caresses her body. Maxine wakes up and sees Pearl right next to her. Maxine screams in horror and wakes Bobby-Lynne. As Bobby wakes up and walks out to the hallway she sees a naked Pearl passing by and hears Maxine yell, "That woman was in my bed massaging me"

Back in the basement, Lorraine finds a hatchet and breaks through the basement door. As Lorraine tries to unlock the door with her hand, Howard attacks her with his shotgun breaking her fingers. Lorraine cries in peril and Howard shouts at her.

Bobby-Lynne steps outside to find the others. As Bobby-Lynne makes her way to the lake she sees Pearl standing on the edge of the lake. Bobby-Lynne was concerned so she tries to help Pearl out and gives her Bobby's blanket. Pearl then slaps Bobby-Lynne in the face and insults her. Only for Bobby-Lynne to insult her back. Pearl then pushes Bobby into the lake and Bobby gets eaten by a alligator.

Maxine is washing herself up due to blood being on her body. As she exits the bathroom she notices Pearl & Howard coming to the guesthouse. Maxine runs and hides. Pearl & Howard go into a room and sits down. Pearl opens up how she doesn't feel special at all. Howard tells her that she is special no matter what and he loves her. Pearl & Howard proceed to have sex. It is revealed that Maxine is hiding underneath the bed. Maxine manages to escape my crawling underneath the bed and runs to the van. Maxine sees RJ's body and the van's tires slashed. Maxine gets the pistol from the car and makes her way inside the house. Maxine finds Lorraine from the basement as she screams for help. Maxine tells her to be quiet but Lorraine blames her for what's been going on. As Lorraine runs to get outside the house she found by no other than Howard. Howard shots Lorraine in the head. As the Pearl & Howard make their way inside the house and move Lorraine's body. Lorraine's body twitches which causes Howard to have a heart attack and die. Pearl lying down next to Howard's body she cries. Maxine gets the gun and asks Pearl where the keys are. Pearl tells Maxine they are in the kitchen. As Maxine gets the keys and threaten Pearl that the world is going to know what she did. Pearl tells Maxine that she is going to end up like her one day. Maxine tells her that she's nothing like Pearl and she is "kidnapping murdering sex fiend" and yells at her "I'm a fucking star! The whole world's gonna know my name!" As Maxine tries to shoot Pearl, the pistol is not loaded. Pearl then shoots Maxine with Howard's gun but fails as Maxine dodges the bullet and Pearl is sent out the front door. Pearl's hip breaks and lies in pain yelling at Maxine for help. Maxine walks outside and hushes her. When Maxine gets into the Howard's truck and as Pearl starts to berate her. Maxine reserves the truck and runs over Pearl's head crushing it and drives away.

The television that was on in Pearl & Howard's house is Christian preacher which is revealed to be Maxine's father.

The following morning, the police arrive at the scene of the crime. One of them found RJ's camera and speculate what could be in it. The Sheriff says, "One goddamn fucked up horror picture"

## Cast

* Mia Goth as Maxine Minx and Pearl
* Jenna Ortega as Lorraine Day
* Brittany Snow as Bobby-Lynne Parker
* Scott Mescudi as Jackson Hole
* Martin Henderson as Wayne Gilroy
* Owen Campbell as RJ Nichols
* Stephen Ure as Howard
* Geoff Dolan as Deputy