In additional ways in which one, Ti West is having a most X-cellent 12 months. Earlier in 2022, the horror director debuted X, his Texas Chainsaw-inspired ‘70s slasher that performed with the tropes of the style in fascinating methods (whereas nonetheless delivering gory shocks). After which got here the information {that a} prequel film, Pearl, was not solely on the best way however had already been shot, filmed back-to-back with X. And it’s not over but – now that Pearl is beginning to play at movie festivals, combining bloody horror with early-Hollywood Technicolor visuals, it’s been confirmed {that a} third X movie is on the best way: make approach for MaXXXine. Take a look at the primary teaser.

Prepared to listen to a number of extra particulars about MaXXXine? Properly, in the event you haven’t seen X but (and actually, you need to, it’s excellent), then be warned – SPOILERS ARE AHEAD for that film.

Nonetheless right here? Good, you then’ll know that Pearl is a prequel that brings again Mia Goth as a youthful model of the aged killer she performed in main prosthetics in X. And since Goth additionally performed Maxine, the budding movie star who survived the bloodbath of X, the 1985-set MaXXXine will comply with her exploits as an actress after the 1979 occasions of the unique movie. All of that informs the teaser above, with its Hollywood-sign brand, the VHS presentation, and the distinctly ‘80s music.

In any other case, not a lot is thought about MaXXXine at this level. In contrast to Pearl, it’s not really been shot but – however it’s reportedly on for a fast-track manufacturing at A24, so hopefully we received’t be in for too lengthy of a wait. As for Pearl, it’s at the moment unclear when that may arrive in UK cinemas. A launch timed round Halloween would make for a pleasant, spooky deal with – let’s maintain our fingers crossed. Or, X’ed.