Maxxxine, the highly-anticipated horror movie, has finally landed in cinemas. What can you expect from the film’s soundtrack? Take a closer look at the songs featured on the movie’s soundtrack.
The first official trailer for Maxxxine was released back in April and this third installment of Ti West’s horror series features Mia Goth reprising her role as Maxine Minx and co-producing the film. The plot is set six years after the events of X, the start of the trilogy which began in 2022. The story revolves around the cast and crew working on a pornographic film in Texas that soon finds itself threatened by a homicidal elderly couple. Released six months later was Pearl, which reveals the origin story for the villain who would commit violent, murderous acts at her Texan family home in 1918.
In a four-star review of the new movie, NME commented on Goth’s performance, saying, “Given slightly less opportunity to impress here (only one role this time, and no monologues), Goth still outshines everyone else in sight. Just as sweetly unsettling as she was in the other two films, now turned ball-stomping survivor she caps the series with another one of horror’s greatest performances.”
Maxxxine is produced by A24, the studio responsible for Hereditary and Midsommar, as well as the previous two films in the trilogy. Alongside Mia Goth, the cast also features major Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, and Bobby Cannavale, as well as Lily Collins, Halsey, Kevin Bacon, and Giancarlo Esposito.
If you’re wondering what songs feature on the Maxxxine soundtrack, there’s an original score as well as additional songs. The soundtrack includes classics such as ZZ Top’s “Gimme All Your Lovin'” and Mary Jane Girls’ “In My House.” As with many horror films, music plays a key role in generating a memorable atmosphere. Adding to the score are tracks such as “My Little Girl,” “Hollywood Blvd,” “Show World,” and “First Day on Set.”
Overall, the trilogy has received great critical acclaim, with Mia Goth’s performance frequently singled out for praise in particular. NME’s review of Pearl gave the movie five stars, stating that “Mixing comedy and tragedy with an edge of something genuinely unsettling (as well as nailing an uncut six-minute monologue and an even more unforgettable final shot), Goth’s Oscar snub feels like horror’s biggest slap in the face yet.
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