45/24
The Bette Davis quote shown at the beginning of the film is misquoted
Scenario
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minks finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks Hollywood stars, a trail of blood threatens to reveal his sinister past. The Hollywood star whose cigarette Maxine puts out is Ted Barr, the actress Pearl was inspired to name her alligator in Pearl (2022).
Edited from X (2022)
It’s really “Until you’re known as a monster in my profession, you’re not a star.” Maxine Minx: Do you know what happened to the last person who tried to kill me? I squeezed his damn head. In keeping with the film’s 1980s aesthetic, like many video store rentals, a “Be nice, rewind” sticker appears after the credits.
Shout out to the filmmakers for a great trailer, because that’s where the greatness ends
Give All Your LoveWritten by Frank Byrd (as Frank Lee Byrd), Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill (as Joe Michael Hill) Performed by ZZ TopCourtesy of Warner RecordsUnder arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing. This movie is pretty solid for the first 15-20 minutes that seems to set the tone, but it drops that tone pretty quickly. The plot is mediocre and doesn’t make you care about any characters other than Maxine.
Although sometimes Maxine is insufferable
Several of the decisions he makes in the film make no sense and are incredibly inconsistent with the character. That’s the only reason I gave it a 3. Looking for something else to add to your watch list?