|X (2022): The Slasher That's Also a Masterclass

Send us Fan MailIt's 1979. A film crew rolls up to a Texas farmhouse to shoot an adult movie, and the ancient couple who owns the place has some... strong feelings about that. Ti West's X is a gonzo slasher wrapped around a genuinely sharp argument about desire, aging, and who gets to be seen. Ambrose and Jessica break down why this one hit so much harder than anyone expected.Leave a review 👉🏻 https://the-thing-about-films.beam.ly/reviewOur Newsletter 👉🏻  https://deadletter-m8dfsqxm.manus.spaceSwift Energy Discount Code: SAVE25OFFEpisode Breakdown:Mia Goth plays both Maxine and Pearl — two women at opposite ends of desire — and somehow makes you terrified of one and heartbroken for the otherThe crew dissects the famous alligator kill, which West built using multiple practical puppets in a full Jaws-style production nightmareThe hosts debate whether the film critiques society's discomfort with elderly sexuality or quietly reinforces itAmbrose rates it four and a half coffins, Jessica holds firm at four — and they both agree the lawnmower scene is exactly the right amount of unhingedThe Dead Letter: Want more horror between episodes? The Dead Letter is the free monthly newsletter from TheTHINGaboutFilms. Every issue comes packed with five sections: Anatomy of a Scene, Cutting Room Floor, Casting Shadows, Whispers in the Dark, and Summoning Soon. It's horror content you actually want in your inbox.Sign-off: Thanks for listening — if you're enjoying the show, a subscribe or review goes a long way. We'll see you next week with something else that'll mess you up."And the best part it's absolutely Free, and you can cancel anytime you want if you don't like it." Support the showEPISODES FM - _https://episodes.fm/1809836198?view=apps&sort=popularitySwift - https://www.swiftenergy.gg/products/tropicrush?ref=svalxxsiFacebook Group Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1263899825130479Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/thethingaboutfilms.bsky.socialInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thethingaboutfilms/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=TheTHINGaboutFilms&t=1754605765379X - https://x.com/thingaboutfilms?s=21