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In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

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Ti West

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Ti West

Release Date:

2022-03-17

Run Time:

106m

Tagline:

Dying to show you a good time.

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1970s alligator compassionate elderly couple existentialism farm house gas station intimate isolated farmhouse pastiche serial killer sheriff shotgun slasher televangelist texas van violent death war veteran

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Budget: 1,000,000.00$

Revenue: 14,745,049.00$

Vote Average: 6.7/10

Vote Count: 4016 Votes

Movie Popularity: 11.9917

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 9:40 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY In 1979, a group of ambitious young filmmakers head to a remote farmhouse in deep-set Texas to shoot an adult film. They’re looking for fame and a quick payday, but their elderly hosts—a frail, unsettling couple—have their own dark secrets. As night falls, the production turns into a desperate fight for survival when the crew discovers that their hosts’ interest in them is far more sinister than just simple curiosity. It’s a stylish, blood-soaked tribute to the slasher classics of the 70s, but with a clever, modern edge. THE PROS Ti West delivers a masterclass in slow-burn tension that pays off with a chaotic, violent second half. It hits an 8 because Mia Goth is incredible in a dual role that you might not even spot on the first watch; she brings a gritty, pained depth to the story that elevates it above a standard "cabin in the woods" flick. The cinematography captures that grainy, sun-drenched 70s aesthetic perfectly, making the farmhouse feel like a character of its own. It’s an honest, refreshing take on the genre that explores themes of aging and regret while still delivering the high-octane kills horror fans crave. THE CONS The first act is a very slow build, which might test the patience of those looking for immediate scares. It stays at an 8 because, while the themes are smart, a few of the supporting characters feel a bit like standard slasher fodder without much depth before they meet their end. It misses a higher mark because some of the "shocker" moments lean a bit too hard into the gross-out factor, which can occasionally overshadow the brilliant atmosphere West spent so much time building. THE VERDICT 8/10. A gritty, stylish, and genuinely unsettling horror that breathes new life into the slasher genre. It’s an honest win for A24 and a must-watch for anyone who likes their horror with a bit of brains and a lot of blood. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Mia Goth plays both the young protagonist Maxine and the elderly antagonist Pearl; the makeup for Pearl took over six hours to apply every single day.• The film was shot in New Zealand, which stood in for rural Texas, and was filmed back-to-back with its prequel, 'Pearl', in total secrecy.• Ti West used specific 70s-style editing techniques, including iris shots and slow fades, to make the film feel like a "lost" masterpiece from the era of 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'. THE VIBE Like a humid night and a creaky floorboard. It smells of dried hay, old perfume, and the metallic tang of a rusty pitchfork.

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 10:40 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
In 1979, a group of ambitious young filmmakers head to a remote farmhouse in deep-set Texas to shoot an adult film. They’re looking for fame and a quick payday, but their elderly hosts—a frail, unsettling couple—have their own dark secrets. As night falls, the production turns into a desperate fight for survival when the crew discovers that their hosts’ interest in them is far more sinister than just simple curiosity. It’s a stylish, blood-soaked tribute to the slasher classics of the 70s, but with a clever, modern edge.
THE PROS
Ti West delivers a masterclass in slow-burn tension that pays off with a chaotic, violent second half. It hits an 8 because Mia Goth is incredible in a dual role that you might not even spot on the first watch; she brings a gritty, pained depth to the story that elevates it above a standard “cabin in the woods” flick. The cinematography captures that grainy, sun-drenched 70s aesthetic perfectly, making the farmhouse feel like a character of its own. It’s an honest, refreshing take on the genre that explores themes of aging and regret while still delivering the high-octane kills horror fans crave.
THE CONS
The first act is a very slow build, which might test the patience of those looking for immediate scares. It stays at an 8 because, while the themes are smart, a few of the supporting characters feel a bit like standard slasher fodder without much depth before they meet their end. It misses a higher mark because some of the “shocker” moments lean a bit too hard into the gross-out factor, which can occasionally overshadow the brilliant atmosphere West spent so much time building.
THE VERDICT
8/10. A gritty, stylish, and genuinely unsettling horror that breathes new life into the slasher genre. It’s an honest win for A24 and a must-watch for anyone who likes their horror with a bit of brains and a lot of blood.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Mia Goth plays both the young protagonist Maxine and the elderly antagonist Pearl; the makeup for Pearl took over six hours to apply every single day.
• The film was shot in New Zealand, which stood in for rural Texas, and was filmed back-to-back with its prequel, ‘Pearl’, in total secrecy.
• Ti West used specific 70s-style editing techniques, including iris shots and slow fades, to make the film feel like a “lost” masterpiece from the era of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’.
THE VIBE
Like a humid night and a creaky floorboard. It smells of dried hay, old perfume, and the metallic tang of a rusty pitchfork.

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