In 1918, 61 years before the events of X, Pearl, trapped on her family’s isolated Texas homestead, must tend to her infirmed father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations and repressions collide.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thrillers
- Stars: Mia Goth, Tandi Wright, David Corenswet, Emma Jenkins-Purro, Matthew Sunderland, Alistair Sewell, Lauren Stewart, Amelia Reid, Todd Rippon, Gabe McDonnell, Grace Acheson
- Director: Ti West
Comments
- Atle_O - 24 June 2024
A Good and Weird Horror Experience
I recently watched "Pearl" and thought it was a pretty good movie. It definitely had its weird moments, but I think that added to its charm. The story follows Pearl, a young woman living on a farm, who dreams of a more glamorous life. As the film goes on, we see her dark side come out, and it gets pretty intense.
One thing I really liked about "Pearl" was the acting. The lead actress did an amazing job showing Pearl's complex emotions. She made me feel both sympathy and fear for her character. The setting of the film, with its old farmhouse and eerie atmosphere, added a lot to the overall feeling.
The weird parts of the movie might not be for everyone, but I thought they made it stand out. It's not your typical horror movie. Instead of just trying to scare you with jump scares, it dives deep into Pearl's mind and shows how twisted she becomes. This made it more interesting for me.
Overall, "Pearl" was a good watch. It's a bit strange, but I think that's what makes it unique. If you like horror movies that focus more on character development and psychological thrills, you might enjoy this one too. - infinitetyler - 1 June 2024
Liked 'X', and Should Have Stopped There
I was skeptical of this movie when I saw the trailer after 'X', because it seemed like her character had developed over the course of that movie into a bit of a killer, so giving her a backstory as a killer seemed anti-climactic. And it was.
The absence of the stellar cast in 'X' is impossible to ignore, and Mia is left holding the show together pretty much by herself. She does great, but that's a lot to compensate for.
The sets, costumes, lighting, sound, etc. Are great, and TI West does an okay job directing, but it seems like he maybe shouldn't have filmed back-to-back because it lacks the energy of 'X'. The aesthetics of the film are its strongest feature.
My main criticism is that 'Pearl' is more of a slow-moving drama than a horror, the dark comedy didn't land, it's using a cliche premise, and the characters aren't particularly interesting. I watched it twice and got bored and started working on other stuff both times.
'Pearl' isn't a movie I particularly hated, but I was happier with just my memory of 'X'. I'd probably skip it unless it's for background noise.
