From award-winning filmmaker Samuel Gonzalez Jr. ( The Retaliators) and the producers of The Gallows, Night of the Missing is a four-part holiday anthology that could best be described as a twisted take on “A Christmas Carol.” Squires, John (October 4, 2022). "Ti West's 'Pearl' Comes Home to Blu-ray and Digital in November". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022 . Retrieved October 5, 2022. Chapman, Wilson (August 1, 2023). "Every A24 Movie Coming Out in 2023 and Beyond". IndieWire . Retrieved October 31, 2023. Neglia, Matt (December 11, 2022). "The 2022 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022 . Retrieved December 11, 2022.

The locations and sets give it an edge of quality, it feels like an expensive period piece at times especially when Perl visits the town. Amongst the farms animals and murder there's effortless monologues, Goth is award deserving delightful. With plenty going on under the skin in amongst the horror and theatrics the small cast ensemble is perfect. David Corenswet as the likeable rogue projectionist is memorable, Emma Jenkins-Purro as prim Mitsy is fantastic. Tandi Wright's Ruth, Perls mother has screen presence, along with Matthew Sunderland as Pearl's paralyzed father. Tabbara, Mona (November 11, 2022). "Universal Pictures Content Group acquires Ti West's 'Pearl' from A24". Screen International. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023 . Retrieved March 1, 2023. a b c Vlessing, Etan (March 14, 2022). "SXSW: Ti West's 'X' Gets Secret Prequel Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022 . Retrieved March 16, 2022. West announced in March 2022 that he was working on the script for a third movie in the film series, to be set chronologically after the events of X. That project will explore another subgenre of horror and will continue depicting how cinema in general, and the development of home video releases in particular, have influenced society. West stated that, while a viewer can watch each movie independently without having seen the previous film, they are made to "complement each other". [9] [5] In describing his creative processes during the development of these films, West stated, "I'm trying to build a world out of all this, like people do these days." The filmmaker further noted, "You can't make a slasher movie without a bunch of sequels". [8] A teaser trailer was screened at the SXSW Film Festival, following screening of the first film. The footage accompanied the theatrical release of X. [12] [9] [5] In July 2022, the first trailer was released with the marketing tagline of "an X-traordinary Origin Story", referring to the previous installment. [10] Release [ edit ]

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Pearl: Oh, Howard. I realize how this all must sound. Honestly, there was a time I was flattered to have someone as handsome as you pine over me. You're such a good person, I know that. I made sure to always be mindful with your heart. I never wanted you to feel jealous. It's an awful feeling like a rot the way it just twists and turns at your insides. I know that aching so well. I feel it.. whenever I see others whose lives come easy because.. the truth is I'm not really a good person. a b c d Curto, Justin (March 14, 2021). "Ti West Is Saving a Slice for X Prequel Pearl". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022 . Retrieved March 16, 2022. Pearl (18)". BBFC. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023 . Retrieved March 2, 2023. Squires, John (September 13, 2022). " 'MaXXXine' – A24 Announces Third Movie in Ti West's 'X' Franchise! [Teaser]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022 . Retrieved September 13, 2022.

Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 12, 2022). "Ti West Reveals 'X' Trilogy Finale With 'MaXXXine' Teaser Following Tonight's 'Pearl' TIFF Midnight Madness Premiere: WATCH". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022 . Retrieved September 13, 2022. Navarro, Meagan (September 13, 2022). " 'MaXXXine' – Ti West Teases That Third 'X' Movie Is Inspired by the VHS Boom of the 1980s". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022 . Retrieved September 13, 2022. On a stormy Christmas Eve, a secretive sheriff gets a visit from a mysterious woman who recounts a series of bizarre stories involving missing persons. As her stories begin to unfold, the depraved deeds of the sleepy town find themselves coming to life; conjuring vibrations of a disturbing telephone call, a mysterious ice cream man, a missing friend, and broken promises with dire repercussions.Pearl (2022) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC . Retrieved October 23, 2022. Mitzy: Pearl, Howard's your husband. He adores you. You shouldn't be afraid to tell him how you feel. Vlessing, Etan (July 26, 2022). " 'Pearl' Trailer Reveals Origins of Ti West's 'X' Villain". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 2022.

Melanson, Angel (January 27, 2023). "2023 FANGORIA Chainsaw Award Nominees". Fangoria . Retrieved March 13, 2023.Zilko, Christian (September 18, 2022). " 'The Fabelmans' Wins TIFF 2022 People's Choice Award". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023 . Retrieved September 18, 2022. As the yuletide hour nears, a small-town sheriff finds out that the ghosts of the past do not always stay silent… D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 14, 2022). " 'The Woman King' Eyes Long Haul At Fall Box Office After Hot TIFF Premiere With 100% Rotten Tomatoes – Weekend Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022 . Retrieved September 14, 2022. Nominations Announced for the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards". Critics Choice Association. February 22, 2023. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023 . Retrieved February 22, 2023.