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2022·Movie
1h 46min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic806.5Rotten Tomatoes94%70%

Where to watch

HuluHBO MaxFawesome

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What's your score?

Your score

X fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Show business and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You scare easily

Find more like it

Scary moviesNostalgic movies

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About

Dying to show you a good time.

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.
Retro Horror ThrillerAdult Film Industry DramaStylistic Homage to 70s/80sHigh-Tension SurvivalVisually Immersive Period PieceMeta-Cinematic CommentaryGritty & VisceralNostalgic AestheticPsychological DreadCult Horror Revival

Crew

Directed by:
Ti West, Tomas Deckaj, Melissa Lawrence
Written by:
Ti West
Produced by:
Sam Levinson, Ti West, Kid Cudi
Composed by:
Abigail Savage, Tyler Bates, Graham Reznick

Sequels and Prequels

GoodWatch76
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Media

Questions about X

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream X legally?

HuluHBO MaxFawesome

X is included with a subscription to Hulu and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is X worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is X rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is X?

1 h 46 min

X runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on X?

Critics87
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate X higher (87) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was X a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 14.7 times its budget.

What language is X in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch X?

69ADAGAOARATAUBBBEBFBOBRBZCACD+55

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for X in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does X use?

Lampshade HangingOne-Letter TitleEvil Old FolksCruel and Unusual DeathUngrateful BastardHow We Got HereShag WagonIdiot BallDouble Standard: Rape, Female on FemalePrecision F-StrikeRecoiled Across the RoomLaw of Inverse Recoiland 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for X, including Lampshade Hanging, One-Letter Title, Evil Old Folks.