X (film series)
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The X film series consists of American slasher-horror films based on an original story written by Ti West. The series includes the original film X, its prequel Pearl (both 2022), and its sequel MaXXXine (2024). The overall plot of the movies centers on two characters, Maxine "Max" Minx and Pearl, both portrayed by Mia Goth.
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Directed by | Ti West |
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Based on | Original characters by Ti West |
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Cinematography | Eliot Rockett |
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Release date | 2022–2024 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $9 million |
Box office | $33.1 million |
The first film, X, was met with critical acclaim,[1] and was a success at the box office. A tribute to slasher films of the past, the picture was deemed a horror film classic and impactful, anticipating its influence on the future of the genre.[2][3][4][5][6] Its prequel, Pearl, was also critically acclaimed, with some stating that it inadvertently improved the premise of the previous installment, and was also a success at the box office.[7][8] The third film, MaXXXine, was released on July 5, 2024.[9]