Pearl

Set in 1918, Pearl, a young woman living on a secluded farm, harbors dreams of becoming a movie star. Trapped by her ailing father and the oppressive demands of her deeply religious mother, she yearns for a more glamorous life. As her grip on reality loosens and her repressed desires fester, Pearl's suppressed rage begins to surface, leading her down a dark and bloody path.

Pearl was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Mia Goth's performance and Ti West's direction. Critics praised its blend of slasher tropes with a character study of a delusional, aspiring star, noting its visual style and disturbing descent into madness.

• Mia Goth delivers a tour-de-force performance as the titular character.

• Ti West skillfully crafts a visually distinct and deeply unsettling prequel.

• The film successfully merges slasher elements with a compelling character study.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Mia Goth's captivating performance and the film's unsettling atmosphere. Many found the character's descent into madness disturbing yet compelling, although some viewers noted the extreme violence.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2022 Sitges Film Festival. Mia Goth received multiple nominations for her performance.

Ti West and Mia Goth developed the story for 'Pearl' as a surprise during the filming of their previous film, 'X', with 'Pearl' being shot in secret shortly after 'X' wrapped.