At the movie theater, Pearl meets a young projectionist who takes a liking to her. While riding her bicycle home, Pearl stops along a cornfield and begins dancing with a scarecrow, fantasizing about the projectionist, and masturbates with it. When her mother realizes that eight cents are missing from an errand Pearl did, Pearl is berated about being careless and has her supper withheld. 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. Pearl" is Ti West's followup to the 1970s-set "X", which serves as an origin story for that film's villain. It focuses on her life as a lonely and whimsical young woman who feels stifled by her obligations caring for her family in 1918 Texas while her husband serves in World War I. Pearl's only outlet is the local cinema, where she is invigorated by the glamour of motion pictures and dreams of being a star. Pearl's longing for a more thrilling life--along with some ostensibly psychological predispositions to insanity--drive her to do some unspeakable things. a b c d e f g Yamato, Jen (March 14, 2022). "Inside Ti West and Mia Goth's already filmed secret prequel to A24 slasher 'X' ". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022 . Retrieved March 16, 2022. 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.

Vlessing, Etan (March 16, 2023). " 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Wins Big at 2023 Critics Choice Super Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023 . Retrieved March 16, 2023. a b c Navarro, Meagan (March 14, 2022). "Ti West Unveils Teaser for Surprise 'X' Prequel 'Pearl' at SXSW!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022 . Retrieved March 16, 2022. Though branded as a "Technicolor slasher" of sorts, "Pearl" is, in truth, more of a twisted psychological family drama, and a character study of a deeply sad outsider who feels her life is slipping away from her; her dreams, desires, and impulses out of reach due to her circumstances. This theme was tapped upon in "X", which showed the character at the end of her life, and this exploration of where she came from is demented and poignant by turns. The film is notably effective because this existential theme is one that is endemic to being a human--a fear for many that, no matter where we are in our lives, is ever-present--all of the "what-ifs", the mourning of "lost" time, and even worse: the possibility that where we are is in fact where we belong.Mitzy: Pearl, Howard's your husband. He adores you. You shouldn't be afraid to tell him how you feel. Navarro, Meagan (September 20, 2022). " 'Pearl' Writer/Director Ti West Teases 'MaXXXine' and Explains How 'X' Became a Highly Unique Trilogy". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2022. 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 ] Motamayor, Rafael (September 19, 2022). "Legendary Filmmaker Martin Scorsese Is A Big Fan Of Ti West's Pearl [Exclusive]". /Film. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 10, 2022.

Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide, in the stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X’s iconic villain. 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.

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Pearl had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022, [14] and was released in theaters in the United States on September 16, 2022. [10]Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) nominations: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' leads with 14". AwardsWatch. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023 . Retrieved January 11, 2023.

a b c Squires, Jon (July 26, 2022). " 'Pearl' Trailer – Mia Goth and Ti West Reunite for A24's Wild and Bloody 'X' Prequel Movie!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 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.Austin Film Critics Association Award Nominations". Austin Film Critics Association. January 3, 2022. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023 . Retrieved January 3, 2022. Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 14, 2022). "A24's 'X' Has Shot A Prequel, Ti West Reveals At Pic's SXSW Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022 . Retrieved March 15, 2022. Chapman, Wilson (August 1, 2023). "Every A24 Movie Coming Out in 2023 and Beyond". IndieWire . Retrieved October 31, 2023.