Ti West's cleverly realised tale oozes cinema, capturing the best of horror; but refreshingly fresh as he's done in previous works. It's not just Tobe Hooper's alligator, farmhouses and slasher setups, there's also echoes of a Lizzie Borden story too. Both prequel and origin story to Ti West's excellent X, Perl can also be viewed as a stand-alone film. With vibes of Psycho and the vivid colour of Wizard of Oz, Mia Goth controls every scene with an outstanding performance as damaged, chorus girl wannabe Perl. Set on 1918 both West and Goth's script reflects truths of a bygone era (without following paint by numbers expectation if you'd seen X). The cinematography, effects and score complement the dreams, delusions and murders as Perl longs to escape her secluded farm and caring chores. Tending to her ailing father, under the watch of her overbearing mother, Perl hopes to change her life and fulfil her dreams, but her repression clashes with her ambition with horrific consequences. Lattanzio, Ryan (November 22, 2022). "2023 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced (Updating Live)". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022 . Retrieved November 22, 2022. Pearl (subtitled An X-traordinary Origin Story) is a 2022 American horror film directed by Ti West, co-written by West and Mia Goth, who reprises her role as the title character, and featuring David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland and Emma Jenkins-Purro in supporting roles. A prequel to X (2022) and the second installment in the X film series, it serves as an origin story for the title villain, whose fervent aspiration to become a movie star led her to committing violent acts on her family's Texas homestead in 1918. Pearl (2022) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC . Retrieved October 23, 2022.

Cooped up by her strict mother, Pearl dreams of breaking free and becoming a Hollywood star, but her temptations and repressions soon draw out the sadistic side of her personality. Pearl's affluent sister-in-law, Mitsy, tells her of an audition being held to find new dancers for a traveling troupe, which Pearl envisions as a way to get away from the farm. She later sneaks out of the house at night and visits the projectionist, who shows her A Free Ride, an illicit stag film he acquired in France. He encourages Pearl to pursue her dreams. Pearl comments that she cannot abandon her family, and that she wishes "they would just die." Pearl: Oh, Howard. I realize how this all must sound. Honestly, there was a time I was flattered to have someone as handsome as you pine over me. You're such a good person, I know that. I made sure to always be mindful with your heart. I never wanted you to feel jealous. It's an awful feeling like a rot the way it just twists and turns at your insides. I know that aching so well. I feel it.. whenever I see others whose lives come easy because.. the truth is I'm not really a good person. Navarro, Meagan (September 13, 2022). " 'MaXXXine' – Ti West Teases That Third 'X' Movie Is Inspired by the VHS Boom of the 1980s". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022 . Retrieved September 13, 2022. Neglia, Matt (January 6, 2023). "The 2022 San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023 . Retrieved January 6, 2023.

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Filmmaker Martin Scorsese was reportedly impressed by the film, calling it "mesmerizing" and stating that it was "powered by a pure, undiluted love for cinema". [27] [28] The New York Times named the character of Pearl one of the 93 most stylish "people" of 2022, highlighting her "blood red dress, lacy blue bow, smudged makeup, boots … and ax". [29] Accolades [ edit ] Award

Smith, Derek (September 14, 2022). " 'Pearl' Review: An Un-X-traordinary Origin Story". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 25, 2022. Austin Film Critics Association Award Nominations". Austin Film Critics Association. January 3, 2022. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023 . Retrieved January 3, 2022. a b c Squires, Jon (July 26, 2022). " 'Pearl' Trailer – Mia Goth and Ti West Reunite for A24's Wild and Bloody 'X' Prequel Movie!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 2022. Mitzy: Pearl, Howard's your husband. He adores you. You shouldn't be afraid to tell him how you feel. Pearl (18)". BBFC. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023 . Retrieved March 2, 2023.Navarro, Meagan (September 20, 2022). " 'Pearl' Writer/Director Ti West Teases 'MaXXXine' and Explains How 'X' Became a Highly Unique Trilogy". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2022. a b c d Curto, Justin (March 14, 2021). "Ti West Is Saving a Slice for X Prequel Pearl". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022 . Retrieved March 16, 2022.

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Pearl: Other Editions

Pearl had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022, [14] and was released in theaters in the United States on September 16, 2022. [10] At the movie theater, Pearl meets a young projectionist who takes a liking to her. While riding her bicycle home, Pearl stops along a cornfield and begins dancing with a scarecrow, fantasizing about the projectionist, and masturbates with it. When her mother realizes that eight cents are missing from an errand Pearl did, Pearl is berated about being careless and has her supper withheld.

Pearl, the upcoming prequel, is set in 1912 and focuses on the life of one of the hosts, who has lived on the ranch her entire life. A teaser trailer was screened at the SXSW Film Festival, following screening of the first film. The footage accompanied the theatrical release of X. [12] [9] [5] In July 2022, the first trailer was released with the marketing tagline of "an X-traordinary Origin Story", referring to the previous installment. [10] Release [ edit ] Gleadow, Ewan (September 4, 2022). "Venice 2022: Pearl". CULT FOLLOWING. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 24, 2022. The film was released on VOD on October 25, 2022, [15] and was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 15, 2022. [16] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ]Neglia, Matt (January 23, 2023). "The 2022 Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) Winners". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023 . Retrieved January 23, 2023. Zilko, Christian (September 18, 2022). " 'The Fabelmans' Wins TIFF 2022 People's Choice Award". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023 . Retrieved September 18, 2022. Melanson, Angel (January 27, 2023). "2023 FANGORIA Chainsaw Award Nominees". Fangoria . Retrieved March 13, 2023.