As the final part of the trilogy, Maxine's ferocity is depicted in a spectacular and terrifying way. The splatter scenes are innovative, reminiscent of the works of director David Cronenberg, and there are plenty of scenes that will surprise even horror fans who are tolerant of gore. There are few scenes of gradual pain, and many drastic killings, so the greatest point of this film is that it gives you a frightening sense of exhilaration. In addition, Maxine, played by Mia Goth, is obsessed with the dream of "becoming a star," which further enhances the appeal of this film. In addition to the Hollywood sign, the film also uses the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where your name will be engraved if you become a star, and even the mansion that appears in the classic horror film on the Universal Studios lot, and there are many scenes that will inspire those who aspire to Hollywood like Maxine.
One scene to pay attention to is the scene where Maxine makes a mold of her face for the horror film. If you look closely at the background, you will see that the studio is filled with bloody masks and limbs, reminiscent of the tragedy in "X". In the scene where Maxine has liquid applied to her head to make a mold, the sound is well-crafted, making you feel like you are in Maxine's position. "Don't forget to breathe," the staff tells her, and as the timer ticks, she continues to breathe until the mold hardens... This anxiety-inducing scene is very creepy and gives a real sense of tension.
By the way, it's not just this studio, but throughout the film, you can find "little connections" to "X" and "Pearl", such as the cocaine containers being ducks, so please enjoy those as well. "MaXXXine" is like a love letter to fans of the "X" series, and is a fitting finale. Who is driving Maxine to want to be a star? Will she actually become a star? Keep your eyes peeled for the surprising ending.
According to Deadline, MaXXXine grossed $6.7 million over the three-day opening weekend, 1.5 times the opening gross of the first X, and while it's still not close to the $75 million grossed by Despicable Me 3, it's still a huge success for a horror movie.
