A24 has just dropped the latest trailer for MaXXXine, the eagerly awaited final entry in Ti West’s acclaimed horror trilogy, spotlighting the return of Mia Goth.
In this instalment, which promises to be a gripping slasher flick with a twist, Goth reprises her role as Maxine Minx, navigating the perilous waters of Hollywood. Set against a vivid 1980s backdrop, the trailer presents a tale of ambition, terror, and survival in the City of Angels.
MaXXXine continues the journey of Maxine Minx, a character first introduced in X and further explored in Pearl. This latest chapter sees her six years later, striving to leave her mark on Hollywood. Despite the glamour, a dark shadow is cast by the Night Stalker, a menacing serial killer haunting Los Angeles. But Maxine is not one to be easily deterred, facing her fears head-on.
The trailer teases a neon-infused 1980s Hollywood, with Goth’s character determined to transition from adult film fame to legitimate stardom. The film promises a mix of suspense, horror, and homage to cinema’s scream queens, hinting at the legacy of icons like Jamie Lee Curtis.
MaXXXine assembles a star-studded cast including Kevin Bacon, Giancarlo Esposito, Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins, Bobby Cannavale, and Halsey. The film explores Maxine’s bid for success in a decade defined by excess and danger, with her past threatening to unravel amidst a spate of Hollywood murders.
Speculation about the trilogy’s conclusion remains, with West open to the idea of expanding the saga. The success of X and Pearl has set high expectations for MaXXXine, with fans and newcomers alike eager to see whether Goth’s story will extend beyond this chapter.
As anticipation builds for MaXXXine’s theatrical debut, the legacy of Maxine Minx and her unforgettable journey through horror cinema continues to captivate audiences, cementing her place as one of the genre’s defining characters. She is a star, after all.
MaXXXine opens in cinemas on 5 July.
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