MaXXXine
HorrorThriller
18+R
2024·1h 43m·Ti West·A24·● Script read & verified
MaXXXine follows adult film star Maxine Minx in 1985 Hollywood as she tries to break into mainstream acting while being stalked by a serial killer...
Watch with your child — Explicit sexual content, graphic violence, and mature themes about exploitation require adult discussion and context.
Heads Up for Parents
Despite being the sequel to X, this film contains significantly more explicit sexual content due to its adult film industry setting, making it more graphic than typical horror films.
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Extreme▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Religious mockery depicted
The film depicts the moral panic around the 1980s Night Stalker case with explicit mockery of evangelical Christian responses to supposed Satanic influences in Hollywood and media.
Community Notes
- Some Christian viewers have criticized the film's portrayal of religious figures as hypocritical and restrictive
- Religious groups have noted the film's apparent dismissal of faith-based moral concerns
- Some feminist critics have debated whether the film empowers or exploits its female characters
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the determination needed to pursue dreams despite obstacles through Maxine's relentless ambition
- ✓Depicts the exploitation and dangers faced by women in entertainment industries
- ✓Illustrates the importance of self-advocacy and refusing to accept less than you deserve
Cast:Mia GothElizabeth DebickiMoses SumneyMichelle MonaghanBobby Cannavale