January 2nd 2025.
Horror fans, get ready for a spine-chilling treat because Pearl, one of the goriest and most deranged movies of recent years, is coming to Netflix. While there are already some highly anticipated horror films scheduled for release in 2025, there are also some hidden gems that will soon be available on streaming platforms.
Directed by Ti West, Pearl features an all-star cast including Mia Goth, Tandi Wright, and David Corenswet. Since its release in September 2022, the film has gained a huge cult following and was a box office success, raking in $9,847,490 worldwide. The synopsis sets the stage for a gripping story: "In 1918, a lonely Texas farm girl with a ravenous appetite for stardom goes to increasingly extreme lengths for what she believes is her big break."
Pearl has received high praise from critics and continues to hold a 93% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes even years after its initial release. Mia Goth, in particular, has been applauded for her captivating performance in the film. Wendy Ide from the Observer described her as "riotously entertaining" and pointed out two specific scenes where Goth's talent truly shines. Christina Newland, in her review for iNews, commends Pearl for its unique approach to horror, saying, "This demented, charming, Wizard of Oz-like horror is all the more disturbing because it doesn't look like a horror movie." David Griffiths from Subculture Entertainment also praises Goth's performance, stating, "A great horror film that captures the dawning age of cinema beautifully well. Also has a great performance by Mia Goth that deserves all the awards she gets for her performance." Even Clarisse Loughrey from The Independent couldn't help but be impressed by Goth's dedication to the character, saying, "Pearl's torment is believable largely because Goth single-handedly wills it to be. Her commitment to every choked cry for attention, to every glassy-eyed departure from reality, is unimpeachable."
Released in 2022, Pearl is the first installment in West's X film series, with Goth playing the lead role of Maxine Minx in the second film, X. However, Pearl is actually a prequel to X, with Goth reprising her role as the titular character in her younger years. The third film in the franchise, MaXXXine, was released in 2024 and became the highest-grossing film of the series, earning $22 million worldwide.
If you haven't seen Pearl yet, fear not. It is currently available to stream on Now and will soon be making its way to Netflix. So mark your calendars and prepare to be terrified by Mia Goth's incredible performance as the young, tormented Pearl. And if you have any juicy celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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