X14
Liz, thirty-something, lives in her appartement in the Paris suburbs with her cat and her robot butler. Somewhere between a peaceful Golddorak and a protective creature from Studio Ghibli, with a punky Mohican and two blue LED eyes, X14 looks after the home. He is a music-lover, affectionate and a tad jealous. She is tall and thin, with diaphanous skin and a limpid gaze. She is living with an artificial heart and waiting, rather hopelessly, for a transplant. A cyborg princess with a (real) heart problem. In mini shorts, black tights and a hoodie, an electronic arsenal of batteries strapped to her torso, like Lara Croft by day and Fantômette by night, the badass heroine goes on one Tinder date after another without much enthusiasm and copes with life as best she can.
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Plot Summary
In 1979, a group of ambitious young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, unaware that their secluded farmhouse rental is a front for something far more sinister. As their project progresses, the hosts of the property reveal their true, murderous intentions, turning the production into a desperate fight for survival.
Critical Reception
X14 was widely praised by critics for its stylish direction, throwback aesthetic, and effective blend of horror and dark humor. Reviewers particularly lauded Mia Goth's performance and the film's commitment to its slasher genre roots, though some found its pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its retro slasher thrills and Mia Goth's dual performance.
- Appreciated for its stylish direction and effective blend of gore and dark comedy.
- Noted for its knowing nods to 70s horror while still feeling fresh.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's intense scares, creative kills, and nostalgic feel. Many viewers enjoyed the homage to classic horror films and found the performances, especially Mia Goth's, to be standout.
Fun Fact
The film was shot back-to-back with its prequel, 'Pearl', also starring Mia Goth and directed by Ti West. 'Pearl' was filmed on location in New Zealand.
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