This movie did make you forget it was a horror until some moments. I think the prequel movie will be so much better to see why the old lady ended up like that. Jenna Ortega did an amazing job as a scream girl in this
Did u know that Mia goth played the old lady and the final girl so does kinda make it even more cleverly shot really?! Loved the reaction guys.. u didn’t show the bit at the end where u see her it the cult video from the tv screen from beginning but they show her actually in it at the end so only people that watch it will see that 👏🏼👏🏼☺️ x
This is my favorite horror movie of the year I had such a blast of being horrified for the wrong reasons😂 that theater experience made the sex sm louder especially between the old ppl💀
@@SmileyAdventures aye if you don’t like sex in horror movies that’s your problem 😂 I mean not saying I liked watching two old ppl fuckin that was disgusting to watch💀 but like the first two with the main characters I didn’t mind it’s a staple in horror movies especially slashers.
The movie did originally get released with a post credits scene, which is rare for a horror movie, and it shows a secretly shot prequel to this movie which is has already been filmed! Definitely recommend checking that out
Of course, by 1979, the hippie movement and those ideals had long since died out. The first third of the movie owes a LOT of its aesthetic to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But, I think this film is unique in that the menace is literally age itself. Two elderly people had sex and it was portrayed as horrific and gruesome. I'm not used to seeing our collective gerascophobia played out this way. So, it's sort of fascinating in that respect.
I loved the soundtrack to this movie 🖤 the actress who potrayed maxine and the old lady pearl played a great part too. I really enjoyed this movie and loved your reactions to it 😆🖤🤟
If you enjoyed X.. Let me suggest some other Ti West films that may interest you. House of The Devil, The Innkeepers, Sacrament, In a Valley of Violence are all good slow burn films like this that Ti did. He also directed a few episodes of Wayward Pines and an episode of Scream: The Series as well. Oh and it was suggested in an article on B-D that the old couple in the film were based on the Copelands who were an elderly couple convicted in '90-'91 of several murders in Missouri.
X might just be my favorite film of the year. It's worth noting that not only does it crib a lot of scenes from Texas Chainsaw Massacre it also borrows heavily from Tobe Hooper's forgotten gem Eaten Alive.
It blew my mind finding out after that the old woman is played by Mia Goth (the final girl) in old age makeup What I liked is that our reaction to the sex scene is revulsion, but the entire point of the film is...that's going to be us one day. We're going to be old, and still desire sex, and our sexual desire will be a point of revulsion for a generation that hasn't even been born yet.
It adds to the film once you know Mia Goth played the old lady, pearl, as well as the lead actress. It really heightens the movie and those themes you were picking up.
Meh, knowing that doesn’t make it better honestly. I enjoyed Pearl a lot more personally. Just a better story and less predictability. Plus plenty of filmmakers have tried to evoke that 70s Texas chainsaw feel before. I’d rather watch the devils rejects if I’m looking for that
@Panhead3409173092 I mean Devils rejects is just a glorifying of villains. This deals with themes of duality and age, packaged in a retro throwback. I don't see a comparison. But again, I was just pointing out to the guys doing this video that it would have added to their experience and realized their thoughts if they knew. I'm sorry it didn't add to your enjoyment to know, after all I had no prior knowledge of your direct thoughts on this movie to discuss it with you. But I'm glad we can have a conversation anyways and I hope you continue to enjoy "pearl" and "Devils rejects" more.
Those two moments with the alligator are the stuff of nightmares. This is a good movie, and I was gobsmacked to learn the sane actress played two parts!
A24’s modern horror films are on a roll and 🔥 with Hereditary, Midsommar, The Witch, The Lighthouse, Green Room, Tusk, I even like the Killing of a Sacred Deer and MEN. Can’t wait to see their new horror - Bodies Bodies Bodies.
LOVE this movie! So fantastic! The aesthetic, the dialogue, the acting/characters, the deeper meaning to the story….. This one will be considered a classic in years to come
Agreed! Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy A24’s other horror movies but it was nice to not get the same trauma porn horror they usually put out. Seriously though, “X” reminded me of what it’s like to have fun with horror and not be beat over the head with METAPHORS. TRAUMA. GRIEF!
NO WAY! I'm sorry but that was a very long, very divisive film and I was far from impressed. It was much too self-important and thought it was more insightful than it actually was which came off as extremely pretentious. Complete and utter rubbish and I would NOT recommend this to review on your channel guys!
A24 has a good bit of horror under its belt. However, they do offer other genres that are equally fascinating. I wonder if you have Everything Everywhere All At Once on your watch list?
Thanks, Tom! Thanks, Shaun! 😱 I absolutely loved X (2022)!!! And I grew up near the area where it was set, so it all feels very familiar. Thankfully, I live in a northern city, now!
the prequel pearl just came out this weekend in the US! gives you a real insight into pearl’s motives and fucked up mind, i think y’all would really enjoy it if you liked the first half of X
My fav horror of the year! Seen it in theaters twice. The second time I took my 71 year old dad and he loved it lol. I’m a horror buff because of him so it was only right. Ti West is the man! He never pretends to be anything else and sticks to what he knows. The RJ scene was so disturbing that I had to get that scene on the back of a hoodie from the A24 website lol. Great reaction guys!
I absolutely loved this movie. I bought the blu ray on its release day, and have watched it at least five times already. It is one of the better throwback slashers, imo. I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and have been watching a few of your videos everyday since then. Subscribed 🍻. Thank you for another awesome video 😎😎😎😎😎
this movie was wild and i loved it, mia goth killed it playing the old woman, ti west makes modern horror movies actually seem like they're older, the house of the devil is amazing too i completely forgot i was watching a 2009 movie it genuinely felt like an 80s movie
My movie buddy and I loved this movie. It was crazy good and some parts made us very uncomfy and others made us laugh out loud. About to watch the reaction and am hoping there is a great one to a certain part.
Haven't finished the video quite yet, but I saw this in theater and they showed a little trailer for the prequel to this movie called "Pearl" that they shot at the same time they made this. Mia Goth will reprise as Pearl and this supposedly is about to be A24s first trilogy!
this movie wasn’t “created by A24”… it was distributed them. They distribute/produce a lot of stinkers too but everyone just associates them with hereditary, lighthouse etc. it was created by Ti West who you should definitely know about as horror fans. just sayin’
A lot of people confuse “distribution” and “production” companies. Distribution companies, like a24, are just glorified marketing agency’s that don’t get involved until the movie is already made
@@tylerjohnson6373 no, they’re a distributor as well as production company. But they’re still not the ones making the creative decisions, they just help with funding and resources when they produce. The people responsible are the writer, director etc. unless it’s a big studio that interferes with their productions creatively (Disney marvel, Sony etc)
“are they gonna fuck?” At the parallels with the lemonade scene made me JUST realize that’s basically why they have the parallels to hint at Pearl’s sexual fascination with Maxine. I just realized that was reason for the parallels. I can’t believe it took me this long as I’ve seen the film like 7 times at least.
Mia Goth did an incredible job as both Maxine and Pearl in this. Until I saw the credits I didn't even KNOW Mia Goth played Pearl also! Incredible acting and make up work. I have problems with the movie overall, but it is an enjoyable ride and not "fully" a horror/slasher movie imo. Not to mention they nailed the late 70s feel (as someone who was alive back then, ugh) and the rest of the cast does a pretty good job as well - especially Jenna Ortega as Lorraine. Kinda sucks she dies but, it wouldn't be a horror movie if there wasn't a "final girl" in Maxine, I guess? Either way, the prequel Pearl will explain a lot of why Pearl is the way she is in the movie and considering they filmed both movies back to back I don't think we have to wait much longer for Pearl. I think I saw it may come out in October this year actually. AND we're getting a sequel also (possibly) but without Pearl etc obviously. Ti West said he wants to do another genre of horror for the sequel, and maybe, maybe Mia Goth might return as Maxine.
Did you watch the trailer for the prequel that was shown at the end of the credits? It gives a great preview to how those old folks became so crazy. If you haven't, watch it now!!
Mia Goth was amazing in this, playing the dual role of Maxine and Pearl. I really enjoyed how layered her performance, especially for Pearl. Her basically being horny the entire movie speaks to her desire to be wanted and adored by others like she once was in her youth, and is also why she envies Maxine so much. I’m so excited for the prequel to this.
After seeing the trailer for Pearl, the prequel, I feel like a lot of the holes in this film will be filled, and since Mia Goth also plays Pearl I feel like we’re getting a real full-circle sort of character study when you combine her character’s journeys. But, what do I know, they only just dropped the trailer for Pearl, could go in a whole different direction. My biggest problem was the pacing, and that’s one of those things I think Ti West stans will come at me about how it’s just his style, à la House Of The Devil, but for me I need there to be more purpose in that decision than, “iT’s JuSt WhAt He DoEs.” The next two issues I had were Jenna Ortega’s sex scene felt too much like Friday The 13th VI’s scene in the RV where there is the beat in the film in which the character’s shirt should have come off but it doesn’t and that moment-doing something unexpected-added something psychologically which wasn’t paid off, so when we just see “Sunday” and then the film moves on after all that build up, the two previous sex scenes and even the sexual energy of the elderly couple builds up, to nothing 🤷🏻♀️the change in tone, the turn to violence, is interesting but doesn’t satisfy. The violence should satisfy what that turn leaves us with, but I don’t think it does. I can definitely see some people being like, “yOu CaN FeEl ThE oLd MaN’s ImPoTeNcE,” but I don’t really care because we’re left unsatisfied and if that is the intent then sure I get it and it’s clever, I suppose, but then we’re left to feel like a character that’s not even the protagonist-weird. The other issue I had, small holes peppered throughout the film, like: I could go, “oh, the alligator, is that like a reference to Lake Placid? Is she like Betty White or something?,” but the film didn’t really tell me that I filled that in, and now with the Pearl trailer I’m like, “oh, looks like I was correct with that one.” I found myself making predictions but not because the film itself clued me in to them. I came into this film wanting to like it more, (love Mia Goth,) and hoping it was further from House Of The Devil than I think it was in style and pacing. Etc., etc. At the moment, The Green Knight or The VVitch might be my favorite A24 films. But I haven’t seen anywhere near as many as I’d like.
Ti West is easily my favorite horror director of the 2000's. The Innkeepers is my number one, but The House of the Devil, X and The Sacrament were all great. Can't wait to see the prequel to this one.
That wasn't the boyfriend guys, I think that was the Missing Person on the back of the milk carton Jaxson was drinking from, a previous visitor to the farm I suppose..
Cheers lads that was a amusing one 😂Well I'm out of touch I've not heard of this, from what I saw from it looks very texas chainsaw. I will give it a look due to the strength of your review. You should have a look at the other side of the new(ish) homage films Wolf Cop, Hobo with a shotgun. Planet Terror, Turbo Kid Which are in The grind house style They aren't great but they are definitely fun,and completely nuts I rewatched the remake of child's play recently, my 1st watch I didn't really like it as it strayed quite away from the original. This time I really enjoyed it and would recommend
i really liked this movie. note that Sam Levinson is one of the executive producers. this name will come up in the future more and more in movies you will like,.
This is one of my favorite movies of the year. And I love that it can play 2 ways depending on the person and how much they want to dog in. But this is very much a movie about age and the fear of growing old and sex. And it plays with how people react to the elderly and how those desires dont always just go away with age. But it can also just be a simple awesome 70's throwback horror.
Tye West is a genius. It has that Texas Chainsaw Massacre feel and look. Just a totally different deranged story. Pearl comes out this month. Cant wait for that. Then we'll see just Pearl (The old lady) was messed up like she was.
I'm watching this movie tonight!! RUclipsrs all over said that this is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel we should have gotten, rather than the 2022 Netflix movie.
Perhaps one of the points the film was making is "Why is sex between old people "gross" but sex between young people is marketable, when it's essentially the same act ?". Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
That's really a strong theme of the film that gets lost amid the horror elements. Obviously murdering people is not the proper response, but think about things from the old woman's point of view. Inside, she's still the same person she was when she was a young, beautiful dancer. She still has the same feelings, the same desires, and all the memories of what she used to be. All that has changed is her outside, but that's all that people see now, both the characters in the movie and the people viewing it.
Find the whole a24 fandom thing a bit odd but having looked it up a good one they distributed is Good Time. Would make a good reaction if you've not seen. Expect you have though.
Ti West is great at subverting expectations in horror movies! Unlike Jason Voorhees killing people who have sex because they're supposedly sinful and bad, SEX isn't what's sinful or wrong in this movie at all! Repression and Denial of human urges can REALLY mess people up. The Innkeepers is my favorite Ti West before this one, incredibly scary, but once again not for the reasons one might expect.
I would recommend watching the movie No One Lives (2012). That is about a group of criminals who kidnap a young couple that are moving cross country, and things get much crazier from there on. That's all I'll say without spoiling. This movie stars Luke Evans.
What do you two think about the scene at 14:30? I think it's an homage to The Shining when Nicholson's character is trying to get at his wife and Danny by coming through the door. Same idea...an arm through a door and then getting attacked.
I guess they didn't watch the version with the trailer of the prequel after the credits? They also didn't realize Mia Goth played both the part of Maxine AND Pearl! :)
You guys should react to Silent House (2011) starring Elizabeth Olsen. It’s a really good movie with an amazing performance from her. The big gimmick of the movie is it’s made to look like the whole 1 hr 26 min movie was done in one shot. I would also recommend the first two I Know What you did last summer movies starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.
I don't know if the comments here is the right place to suggest movies but I hope you guys watch Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones" one day. That movie always comes creeping back in the back of my mind for some reason.
i remember seeing this in theater and not wild smacked...it was an experience lol. however yeah...youre reaction and stars are very on point. i mean yeah the film wasnt meant to be anything more than like the old school b horror type flick. but like a nouveau b horror of our time? like slightly artsy b horror lol
if you guys haven't already watched Ti West's The House of The Devil please do. It's another great period horror flick set in 1983. It really feels like it was made in the early 80's from the camera style and film stock used to the great score. I know a lot of people think X is his best work but I feel The House of The Devil is his masterpiece.
I have a good idea for like a found footage film. I think people would like it tbh. I would make it feel as if you were seeing Blair Witch Project for the first time on VHS but watching it in reverse......... and my pay pal is.. LOL
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This movie did make you forget it was a horror until some moments. I think the prequel movie will be so much better to see why the old lady ended up like that. Jenna Ortega did an amazing job as a scream girl in this
It never made me forget about it being a horror movie given the OBVIOUS Texas chainsaw massacre influence!
@@aaronshouting588 True you're right!!
I thought for a long time that Jenna would be the Final Girl.
This was our first Jenna Ortega movie, and we are impressed. Cheers!
"I've got an idea for the most terrifying thing ever! What if an old person was naked!?"
Ti West and Ari Aster probably.
You got it completely right at the start: X makes me really afraid of growing old. Basically what the movie OLD tried to do but failed at.
Did u know that Mia goth played the old lady and the final girl so does kinda make it even more cleverly shot really?! Loved the reaction guys.. u didn’t show the bit at the end where u see her it the cult video from the tv screen from beginning but they show her actually in it at the end so only people that watch it will see that 👏🏼👏🏼☺️ x
And once you know that they are the same actress it actually adds to his theory and the plot
God, I love throwback horror films when they're done right. Ti West really gave it his all with this film.
This movie was so weak imo. I get the whole throwback feel he went for. He did it well, it just didn’t do much for me personally
This is my favorite horror movie of the year I had such a blast of being horrified for the wrong reasons😂 that theater experience made the sex sm louder especially between the old ppl💀
That was so cringe in theaters. Especially when other barn scene.
@@SmileyAdventures aye if you don’t like sex in horror movies that’s your problem 😂 I mean not saying I liked watching two old ppl fuckin that was disgusting to watch💀 but like the first two with the main characters I didn’t mind it’s a staple in horror movies especially slashers.
The movie did originally get released with a post credits scene, which is rare for a horror movie, and it shows a secretly shot prequel to this movie which is has already been filmed! Definitely recommend checking that out
Of course, by 1979, the hippie movement and those ideals had long since died out. The first third of the movie owes a LOT of its aesthetic to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But, I think this film is unique in that the menace is literally age itself. Two elderly people had sex and it was portrayed as horrific and gruesome. I'm not used to seeing our collective gerascophobia played out this way. So, it's sort of fascinating in that respect.
I loved the soundtrack to this movie 🖤 the actress who potrayed maxine and the old lady pearl played a great part too. I really enjoyed this movie and loved your reactions to it 😆🖤🤟
This was one of the better horror films I've seen in years. A24 does not disappoint!
If you enjoyed X.. Let me suggest some other Ti West films that may interest you. House of The Devil, The Innkeepers, Sacrament, In a Valley of Violence are all good slow burn films like this that Ti did. He also directed a few episodes of Wayward Pines and an episode of Scream: The Series as well. Oh and it was suggested in an article on B-D that the old couple in the film were based on the Copelands who were an elderly couple convicted in '90-'91 of several murders in Missouri.
Seconding The Innkeepers!
I absolutely love The Innkeepers!! One of my favourite haunted house movies ever and it gets better with every rewatch.
they clearly did not enjoy X lmao
Omg my husband and I laughed so much at your reactions during this movie! We saw X yesterday and watched your reaction today. Great reaction!
X might just be my favorite film of the year.
It's worth noting that not only does it crib a lot of scenes from Texas Chainsaw Massacre it also borrows heavily from Tobe Hooper's forgotten gem Eaten Alive.
It blew my mind finding out after that the old woman is played by Mia Goth (the final girl) in old age makeup
What I liked is that our reaction to the sex scene is revulsion, but the entire point of the film is...that's going to be us one day. We're going to be old, and still desire sex, and our sexual desire will be a point of revulsion for a generation that hasn't even been born yet.
It adds to the film once you know Mia Goth played the old lady, pearl, as well as the lead actress. It really heightens the movie and those themes you were picking up.
Meh, knowing that doesn’t make it better honestly. I enjoyed Pearl a lot more personally. Just a better story and less predictability. Plus plenty of filmmakers have tried to evoke that 70s Texas chainsaw feel before. I’d rather watch the devils rejects if I’m looking for that
@Panhead3409173092 I mean Devils rejects is just a glorifying of villains. This deals with themes of duality and age, packaged in a retro throwback. I don't see a comparison. But again, I was just pointing out to the guys doing this video that it would have added to their experience and realized their thoughts if they knew. I'm sorry it didn't add to your enjoyment to know, after all I had no prior knowledge of your direct thoughts on this movie to discuss it with you. But I'm glad we can have a conversation anyways and I hope you continue to enjoy "pearl" and "Devils rejects" more.
Those two moments with the alligator are the stuff of nightmares. This is a good movie, and I was gobsmacked to learn the sane actress played two parts!
A24’s modern horror films are on a roll and 🔥 with Hereditary, Midsommar, The Witch, The Lighthouse, Green Room, Tusk, I even like the Killing of a Sacred Deer and MEN. Can’t wait to see their new horror - Bodies Bodies Bodies.
have you seen saint maud? Admittedly it has more impact in a cinema but I loved it! its such an uneasy slow burn film, but super harrowing.
@@charlotteprice6221 I haven’t seen nor heard since you mention it. But definitely will look into it!
Had to wait to watch this reaction, cos only just finished watching X myself. Can now watch you 2 chaps watch it lol.
LOVE this movie! So fantastic! The aesthetic, the dialogue, the acting/characters, the deeper meaning to the story….. This one will be considered a classic in years to come
Agreed! Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy A24’s other horror movies but it was nice to not get the same trauma porn horror they usually put out. Seriously though, “X” reminded me of what it’s like to have fun with horror and not be beat over the head with METAPHORS. TRAUMA. GRIEF!
Yup! Some may not see it now but I def see this movie becoming a cult classic in the future. Very well made.
Pearl will be held in higher regard. Guaranteed
You guys should watch the Suspiria 2018 remake. It's got Mia Goth too, plus Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton. It's a very A24-esque horror
It’s by Amazon but it has A24 vibes
NO WAY! I'm sorry but that was a very long, very divisive film and I was far from impressed. It was much too self-important and thought it was more insightful than it actually was which came off as extremely pretentious. Complete and utter rubbish and I would NOT recommend this to review on your channel guys!
A24 has a good bit of horror under its belt. However, they do offer other genres that are equally fascinating. I wonder if you have Everything Everywhere All At Once on your watch list?
Thanks, Tom! Thanks, Shaun! 😱 I absolutely loved X (2022)!!! And I grew up near the area where it was set, so it all feels very familiar. Thankfully, I live in a northern city, now!
Thanks gentlemen! This one left me with an uneasy feeling. Look forward to seeing you two soon. Much love! My score, 6.5
I thought the twist was going to be that when she first met the old woman next to the mirror, everything after that was body swapped
Love your reaction videos & this was hilarious.
You guys are awesome & your reviews always fun and entertaining.
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Saw this twice; loved it. Mia Goth is a great actress. I fell in love with her in Suspiria (2018).
Thank you guys for your reactions as always
I'm sleep deprived, but seeing your reaction to that old people scene.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 IM DECEASED.
its also a tribute to psycho-biddy films (like what ever happened to baby jane) of the 60s and 70s
2:49 I'm SO glad I wasn't the only one that thought that was a cow lol
My favorite thing about this movie was their kills, all of their kills are foreshadow and watching it a second time is so much fun.
This is one of my favorite horror recently. Relly nailed that summer horror vibe.
Always the basement oh you guys great reaction. Love this movie. A great slasher with an old/elder twist 👨🏼🦳
Old people always makes you freak out
Thank god Tom isn't a detective... a cow! jesus 😂
I also thought it was a cow at the beginning. Tom isn’t alone! 🤣
the prequel pearl just came out this weekend in the US! gives you a real insight into pearl’s motives and fucked up mind, i think y’all would really enjoy it if you liked the first half of X
My fav horror of the year! Seen it in theaters twice. The second time I took my 71 year old dad and he loved it lol. I’m a horror buff because of him so it was only right. Ti West is the man! He never pretends to be anything else and sticks to what he knows. The RJ scene was so disturbing that I had to get that scene on the back of a hoodie from the A24 website lol. Great reaction guys!
I absolutely loved this movie. I bought the blu ray on its release day, and have watched it at least five times already. It is one of the better throwback slashers, imo. I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and have been watching a few of your videos everyday since then. Subscribed 🍻.
Thank you for another awesome video 😎😎😎😎😎
Great reaction, would be awesome if u guys watched the rest of the saw movies, seemed like u really enjoyed the first.
this movie was wild and i loved it, mia goth killed it playing the old woman, ti west makes modern horror movies actually seem like they're older, the house of the devil is amazing too i completely forgot i was watching a 2009 movie it genuinely felt like an 80s movie
Was she the old woman as well 🤣 I didn't notice 🤣
This movie did not get enough love in the theaters! I love it!
Will you guys ever watch something by David Lynch such as Mulholland Drive or Lost Highway or Eraserhead?
Green Room is such an underrated A24 horror, I highly recommend it if you guys haven't watched it!
Lorraine (Jenna) isn’t Rjs (The dude with the glasses) sister. She’s his new girlfriend which is why he was upset she wanted to be in the film.
Good movie, fun react! I like the follow up, Pearl, even more. Mia Goth is fantastic. Also, Ti West’s House of the Devil is a masterpiece.
My movie buddy and I loved this movie. It was crazy good and some parts made us very uncomfy and others made us laugh out loud. About to watch the reaction and am hoping there is a great one to a certain part.
Haven't finished the video quite yet, but I saw this in theater and they showed a little trailer for the prequel to this movie called "Pearl" that they shot at the same time they made this. Mia Goth will reprise as Pearl and this supposedly is about to be A24s first trilogy!
this movie wasn’t “created by A24”… it was distributed them. They distribute/produce a lot of stinkers too but everyone just associates them with hereditary, lighthouse etc.
it was created by Ti West who you should definitely know about as horror fans. just sayin’
A lot of people confuse “distribution” and “production” companies. Distribution companies, like a24, are just glorified marketing agency’s that don’t get involved until the movie is already made
@@tylerjohnson6373 no, they’re a distributor as well as production company. But they’re still not the ones making the creative decisions, they just help with funding and resources when they produce.
The people responsible are the writer, director etc. unless it’s a big studio that interferes with their productions creatively (Disney marvel, Sony etc)
There's a trailer at the very end of the movie credits. Not sure if you caught that. U need to see.
“are they gonna fuck?” At the parallels with the lemonade scene made me JUST realize that’s basically why they have the parallels to hint at Pearl’s sexual fascination with Maxine. I just realized that was reason for the parallels. I can’t believe it took me this long as I’ve seen the film like 7 times at least.
Mia Goth did an incredible job as both Maxine and Pearl in this. Until I saw the credits I didn't even KNOW Mia Goth played Pearl also! Incredible acting and make up work. I have problems with the movie overall, but it is an enjoyable ride and not "fully" a horror/slasher movie imo. Not to mention they nailed the late 70s feel (as someone who was alive back then, ugh) and the rest of the cast does a pretty good job as well - especially Jenna Ortega as Lorraine. Kinda sucks she dies but, it wouldn't be a horror movie if there wasn't a "final girl" in Maxine, I guess? Either way, the prequel Pearl will explain a lot of why Pearl is the way she is in the movie and considering they filmed both movies back to back I don't think we have to wait much longer for Pearl. I think I saw it may come out in October this year actually. AND we're getting a sequel also (possibly) but without Pearl etc obviously. Ti West said he wants to do another genre of horror for the sequel, and maybe, maybe Mia Goth might return as Maxine.
Yes!! Didn’t know if there going to be a reaction to this movie. ❤your reactions Tom and Shaun.
"It's not aliens, it's old people." got me
Did you watch the trailer for the prequel that was shown at the end of the credits? It gives a great preview to how those old folks became so crazy. If you haven't, watch it now!!
Mia Goth was amazing in this, playing the dual role of Maxine and Pearl. I really enjoyed how layered her performance, especially for Pearl. Her basically being horny the entire movie speaks to her desire to be wanted and adored by others like she once was in her youth, and is also why she envies Maxine so much. I’m so excited for the prequel to this.
After seeing the trailer for Pearl, the prequel, I feel like a lot of the holes in this film will be filled, and since Mia Goth also plays Pearl I feel like we’re getting a real full-circle sort of character study when you combine her character’s journeys. But, what do I know, they only just dropped the trailer for Pearl, could go in a whole different direction.
My biggest problem was the pacing, and that’s one of those things I think Ti West stans will come at me about how it’s just his style, à la House Of The Devil, but for me I need there to be more purpose in that decision than, “iT’s JuSt WhAt He DoEs.”
The next two issues I had were Jenna Ortega’s sex scene felt too much like Friday The 13th VI’s scene in the RV where there is the beat in the film in which the character’s shirt should have come off but it doesn’t and that moment-doing something unexpected-added something psychologically which wasn’t paid off, so when we just see “Sunday” and then the film moves on after all that build up, the two previous sex scenes and even the sexual energy of the elderly couple builds up, to nothing 🤷🏻♀️the change in tone, the turn to violence, is interesting but doesn’t satisfy. The violence should satisfy what that turn leaves us with, but I don’t think it does.
I can definitely see some people being like, “yOu CaN FeEl ThE oLd MaN’s ImPoTeNcE,” but I don’t really care because we’re left unsatisfied and if that is the intent then sure I get it and it’s clever, I suppose, but then we’re left to feel like a character that’s not even the protagonist-weird.
The other issue I had, small holes peppered throughout the film, like: I could go, “oh, the alligator, is that like a reference to Lake Placid? Is she like Betty White or something?,” but the film didn’t really tell me that I filled that in, and now with the Pearl trailer I’m like, “oh, looks like I was correct with that one.” I found myself making predictions but not because the film itself clued me in to them.
I came into this film wanting to like it more, (love Mia Goth,) and hoping it was further from House Of The Devil than I think it was in style and pacing. Etc., etc.
At the moment, The Green Knight or The VVitch might be my favorite A24 films. But I haven’t seen anywhere near as many as I’d like.
The prequel comes out soon about the old lady and Maxine is playing her as she played the old lady too
Interesting fact. Mia Gotrh who plays Maxine doubled up to also play Pearl (the old lady). There is also a prequel covering Pearl's back story.
You guys DO know that the old woman was the end girl right?
Which is why she’s also Pearl in the sequel.
Ti West is easily my favorite horror director of the 2000's. The Innkeepers is my number one, but The House of the Devil, X and The Sacrament were all great. Can't wait to see the prequel to this one.
That wasn't the boyfriend guys, I think that was the Missing Person on the back of the milk carton Jaxson was drinking from, a previous visitor to the farm I suppose..
I can’t wait for the prequel
Loved X. An actual slasher with something more than the slashings to say . . .
Cheers lads that was a amusing one 😂Well I'm out of touch I've not heard of this, from what I saw from it looks very texas chainsaw. I will give it a look due to the strength of your review.
You should have a look at the other side of the new(ish) homage films Wolf Cop, Hobo with a shotgun. Planet Terror, Turbo Kid
Which are in The grind house style They aren't great but they are definitely fun,and completely nuts
I rewatched the remake of child's play recently, my 1st watch I didn't really like it as it strayed quite away from the original. This time I really enjoyed it and would recommend
i really liked this movie. note that Sam Levinson is one of the executive producers. this name will come up in the future more and more in movies you will like,.
Love your guys' reactions to horror movies.
I hope you watch Gothika and Stir of Echoes 😘
This is one of my favorite movies of the year. And I love that it can play 2 ways depending on the person and how much they want to dog in. But this is very much a movie about age and the fear of growing old and sex. And it plays with how people react to the elderly and how those desires dont always just go away with age. But it can also just be a simple awesome 70's throwback horror.
When the old people were doing it you both look so sad it’s so funny 😭
Tye West is a genius. It has that Texas Chainsaw Massacre feel and look. Just a totally different deranged story. Pearl comes out this month. Cant wait for that. Then we'll see just Pearl (The old lady) was messed up like she was.
Enjoyed watching this but I have to ask… where did you get that Cure shirt?
I'm watching this movie tonight!!
RUclipsrs all over said that this is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel we should have gotten, rather than the 2022 Netflix movie.
I quite enjoyed it. It had a real grindhouse feel in parts.
Bros do you they are in under production a prequel to X name Pearl ...cant wait to see
8:09 I didn't know Marilyn Monroe was in this film!!!😃😍🤩
Perhaps one of the points the film was making is "Why is sex between old people "gross" but sex between young people is marketable, when it's essentially the same act ?". Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
That's really a strong theme of the film that gets lost amid the horror elements. Obviously murdering people is not the proper response, but think about things from the old woman's point of view. Inside, she's still the same person she was when she was a young, beautiful dancer. She still has the same feelings, the same desires, and all the memories of what she used to be. All that has changed is her outside, but that's all that people see now, both the characters in the movie and the people viewing it.
It‘s about aging, youth and jealousy.
X was awesome horror film! A24 hit it out of the park, Are you guys going to react to Halloween Kills?
Find the whole a24 fandom thing a bit odd but having looked it up a good one they distributed is Good Time. Would make a good reaction if you've not seen. Expect you have though.
Jenna Ortega wasn't his sister, she was his wifey 😝
Please watch these movies:
*1.* Society (1989)
*2.* Martyrs (2008)
*3.* Suspiria (2018)
Fun fact lads. The surviving girl and the old woman, Pearl, are played by the same actress :)
SHAUN - Are you ever going to post the rest of your reaction to "All of Us Are Dead"? Been left hanging and I was really enjoying the reactions!
Ti West is great at subverting expectations in horror movies! Unlike Jason Voorhees killing people who have sex because they're supposedly sinful and bad, SEX isn't what's sinful or wrong in this movie at all! Repression and Denial of human urges can REALLY mess people up. The Innkeepers is my favorite Ti West before this one, incredibly scary, but once again not for the reasons one might expect.
I would recommend watching the movie No One Lives (2012). That is about a group of criminals who kidnap a young couple that are moving cross country, and things get much crazier from there on. That's all I'll say without spoiling. This movie stars Luke Evans.
I NEED you guys to react to Last Night In Soho. One of my absolute favourite recent films. Stylish, haunting and mesmerising
What do you two think about the scene at 14:30? I think it's an homage to The Shining when Nicholson's character is trying to get at his wife and Danny by coming through the door. Same idea...an arm through a door and then getting attacked.
I guess they didn't watch the version with the trailer of the prequel after the credits? They also didn't realize Mia Goth played both the part of Maxine AND Pearl! :)
Hey Fellas can't wait to revisit night mare on elm street Halloween Friday the13 and so on great video
You guys should react to Silent House (2011) starring Elizabeth Olsen. It’s a really good movie with an amazing performance from her. The big gimmick of the movie is it’s made to look like the whole 1 hr 26 min movie was done in one shot. I would also recommend the first two I Know What you did last summer movies starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Killing off Jenna Ortega was not what I expected! O_O!!!
I don't know if the comments here is the right place to suggest movies but I hope you guys watch Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones" one day. That movie always comes creeping back in the back of my mind for some reason.
If you havent seen it yet, try The house that jack built 2018.
i remember seeing this in theater and not wild smacked...it was an experience lol. however yeah...youre reaction and stars are very on point.
i mean yeah the film wasnt meant to be anything more than like the old school b horror type flick. but like a nouveau b horror of our time? like slightly artsy b horror lol
Please react to Jordan Peele's movies Get Out and Us. I'm excited for his new one Nope.
It's not an A24 picture unless you have to ask "what are we watching?" with regret and confusion
if you guys haven't already watched Ti West's The House of The Devil please do. It's another great period horror flick set in 1983. It really feels like it was made in the early 80's from the camera style and film stock used to the great score. I know a lot of people think X is his best work but I feel The House of The Devil is his masterpiece.
Would love to see you react to ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’
It’s a strong oscar contender now🙏☸️🌏🌎🌍
I have a good idea for like a found footage film. I think people would like it tbh. I would make it feel as if you were seeing Blair Witch Project for the first time on VHS but watching it in reverse......... and my pay pal is.. LOL
Tom always formulating his ratings based around Shawn's (Sean's?) 😆
Just found out the older actor played a few of the main orcs in lord of the rings.
I knew that gator was gonna get fed sooner or later...🐊