Pearl
Overview
Pearl is a 2022 psychological horror film directed by Ti West, a prequel to his 2022 film X. The film stars Mia Goth as Pearl, a young woman who lives on a farm in Texas in 1918. She is a dreamer who wants to be a movie star, but she is trapped on the farm with her domineering mother and invalid father. The film is a Technicolor, brightly lit, and deeply disturbing exploration of the origins of a killer. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $10 million on a $1 million budget. Mia Goth gives a tour-de-force performance as Pearl, showing the character's vulnerability, rage, and insanity. The film explores themes of repression, ambition, and the nature of evil. The film is a masterpiece of horror filmmaking and a must-see for fans of the genre. The film ends with a stunning, seven-minute-long monologue by Pearl.
