The Unsettling Resurgence of the Slasher Flick: Ti West's "X" Trilogy as Cultural Commentary Ti West's "X" trilogy, comprising 2022's "X", 2023's "Pearl", and 2024's "MaXXXine", has garnered attention for its unapologetic blend of horror and homage to classic cinema.
The films' technical prowess and nods to genre icons like Tobe Hooper have been widely praised by fans and critics alike, but a closer examination reveals that West's work is less about nostalgia and more about a searing critique of America's evolving attitudes towards sex, violence, and celebrity.
At its core, "X" serves as an indictment of the adult film industry in 1979 Texas.