One of the characters in X is determined to make a "quality"porn movie, elevating the genre to proper cinema, reflecting Xs main idea of being a cinematic grindhouse flick. This translates to a slowly paced but visceral slasher style film high on nudity and ridiculously arty shots.
This approach leads to characters you actually want to route for (one hypocritical douche aside) and a final third that feels even more entertainingly over the top given what's gone before. The cast are all excellent with Mia Goth anchoring the film superbly playing both the key roles. Props also on the casting of Jenna Ortega who's roles as the outsider of the gang is extra traumatising if you are old enough to have kids who watched her in Disney show Stuck in the Middle.
X isn't for everyone, the glacial pacing may put off some traditional horror fans it may require too strong a stomach for many but it's a hell of a ride for those that stick with it
8 money out of 10 shots.
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