directed by: Ti West, year: 2022
actors: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland

Pearl is Ti West's 2022 prequel to X, set in 1918 rural Texas. It follows Pearl, a shy, ambitious young woman who longs for fame while living under her mother's stern rule and a harsh world. As isolation and pressure build, Pearl's fantasies of escape twist into violence, revealing the origin of the killer persona teased in X. Mia Goth anchors the film with a chilling, singular performance in a stylish, disturbing period horror tone. The production blends melodrama with visceral horror and vivid design.

Origin Story, Horror, Psychological Thriller, Slasher, Period Piece