Set in 1979, 'X' stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, an ambitious actress who plans to use porn as a springboard to the stardom she feels she deserves. But as directed by Ti West and shot by Eliot Rockett, 'X' has an already stylish feel, as well as larger points to make about filmmaking, ageing, exploitation and sex. People die in spectacularly grisly fashion. They're set upon by a bloodthirsty villain or villains. They descend on a creepy and isolated space. You've got a mixed group of free-spirited libertines. THOMPSON: So 'X' falls into a lot of traditional horror movie patterns. THOMPSON: I'm glad to have this little team back together, so. I'm thrilled to be here on the occasion of 'X'. It is so nice to see both you and Marc again. Also joining us - Jordan Crucchiola, a writer and producer and the host of the podcast 'Feeling Seen' on Maximum Fun. Joining me today is Morning Edition producer Marc Rivers. And today we're talking about 'X' on POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR from NPR. But it's only a matter of time before things get stabby. In the terrific horror/thriller 'X,' a ragtag film crew sets up shop in a creepy, rural farmhouse where they plan to shoot a porno movie without attracting the attention of their elderly hosts.
