Scott Mescudi, Brittany Snow, Ti West and Martin Henderson talk 'X' at Variety SXSW Studio

Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Brittany Snow, Martin Henderson and director Ti West how the porn-themed horror film ‘X’ came to be.
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[@Blaisefiyah]

X was brilliant. The cinematography, the score, the suspense, the gore. Loved it!

[@oj9966]

Agreed movie was dope

[@serinab7894]

I'm excited to know more about Pearl's back story, her origin, how she met Howard, etc. I also love how Mia played as her, you wouldn't even had figured she did two roles in this movie. X was definitely a movie I add onto my top 10 horror films.

[@moldypizza]

You’re in luck, they already filmed a prequel about Pearl. Did you see the post credits sequence about her?

[@nickperez915]

The prequel is a much needed addition, they left a lot to the imagination in the first film which was great but seeing how she became a murderer in an older America is a must see after delivering such a good first film

[@serinab7894]

@@moldypizza not in theaters but after I saw X I looked up the trailer on youtube and some guy had it uploaded, I've tried looking for it since then and have had no luck

[@yeasinislam763]

Okyv

[@dribbzd9710]

Let’s watch it together

[@miselabram3711]

Brittany Snow stole the show! You think she’s gonna be the dumb blonde but she was probably the smartest character of the bunch. She was also really funny and I was laughing my ass off when she was telling off granny. Finally bringing likeable characters back to the slasher film. It made me feel really bad when they started to get off’d. All scenes with the crocodile scared the shit out of me and that crane shot triggered my thalassophobia

[@thescreamking944]

I LOVE THE MOVIE, both Brittany snow and Mia goth were wonderful. And it was good to hear a horrific scream from Jenny. Overall best slasher film of 2022. Slasher films have gone dead besides swing sequels of classic films like scream, Texas chainsaw massacre, or Halloween. So thank the lord for this film!

[@ricomarcelmusic]

She definitely surprised me! I saw a different layer to her acting.

[@cliffordrose4335]

@@thescreamking944 100% everything you said!!

[@mychaeljones7279]

but she was the dumb blonde?

[@dusthymn8187]

Feel the same way, this is a knock out performance for a return to horror

[@elijahhill6602]

How often do you see a horror and a porn movie all in one, with Kid Cudi who’s also the executive producer, and a Pitch Perfect girl? Exactly.

[@Alazoom76]

This movie is so good. Funny, creepy, and scary all at once. Loved it. Not a bad performance in the lot.

[@jeremysolomon7791]

Brittany Snow stole the show! She is such an amazing actor and I am so happy that she is finally getting the recognition she deserves!

[@jeffmatuszak477]

Ti is a friggin genius! Love that he stays in the 70's and 80's!!! So cool!

[@lalarimekaki5173]

ive been waiting patiently for brittany snow to get the credit for their work, and X did all of that. everyone is rightfully obsessed.

[@mrdouglasthisisme]

The characters were so well thought out that you couldn’t help but want all of them to live. And that’s crucial for a horror movie.

[@thatoneguy7709]

Unfortunately, I've never heard of Ti West before this film, but I'm very excited to dive into his filmography now. He was very articulate in this video, and the way the cast talks about him makes him even more likeable. Speaking of the cast, they were all so interesting to watch in their respective roles. This was a wild movie, can't wait to see it again!

[@kirstyfairly4371]

ThatOneGuy-You're definitely in for a treat with both House Of The Devil, & The Innkeepers. The Inkeepers starts off as a bit of a slow burn, but it's definitely one of the creepiest ghost stories I've seen on film.

[@thatoneguy7709]

@@kirstyfairly4371 I ordered The Innkeepers and it arrived yesterday, and I just ordered House of the Devil. Planning on doing a double feature soon. I did read that Ti West's films tend to start off as a slow burn, but I don't think I'll mind the buildup. Ghosts have never really freaked me out in a horror film before though, so I'm excited to see what he does with this film. If X taught me one thing, it's that The Innkeepers will, at the very least, be unsettling lol. Thanks for the info!

[@kirstyfairly4371]

@@thatoneguy7709 -Hope you enjoy the movies. If you're looking for a really unsettling ghost story, I'd also recommend Lake Mungo, & the made for TV version of The Woman In Black if you haven't seen them already. They're both incredibly eerie.

[@thatoneguy7709]

@@kirstyfairly4371 I've never heard of Lake Mungo, but I have heard of the TV version of The Woman In Black, though I've yet to see it. Perhaps I just need to watch more ghost films. Thanks for all the recs, I'll add them to my list.

[@kirstyfairly4371]

@@thatoneguy7709 -You're welcome.

[@GrantKanigan]

This is one of the few horror movies I can remember where I felt concerned for each of the protagonists. For a film that has so many elements of hômage it’s amazing how original and fresh the film is. I haven’t seen a horror film as well made as X since the Shining!

[@honeyglisten]

this movie really surprised me and it was really good. i'm excited to see the prequel and i think it's gonna be just as intriguing as this one

[@nicholasbrown7000]

If there is a better horror movie this year it’s going to have to be pretty damn amazing because X blew me away. So happy for Ti West to get a major theatrical release and I hope every horror fan checks this out.

[@1perfectlyblind9]

Here for Scott Mescudi!

[@Darren-sn4ki]

Kid cudi is so chill I got too see this film

[@TheSuperNats]

The movie was excellent and Brittany Snow was reallly amazing. The whole cast actually!

[@balladofthebroken7569]

This is a landmark of a slasher film - what a breath of fresh air.

[@zd91]

Ti West knows the genre so well, and his passion for horror oozes on screen. I really enjoyed House of the Devil, and then X just blew me away. I don't know if I would call it a masterpiece, but it was incredibly fun to watch.

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Martin is very underrated

[@balladofthebroken7569]

He was hilarious in this film. He captured the essence of that character so well & every line delivered

[@strangerboi101]

He was so good in the film! Matthew McConaughey + Luke Wilson

[@user4stan806]

I LOVED THIS MOVIE

[@berryrhubarb]

So you’re telling me the boyfriend who makes documentaries in “You’re Next” directed this? I’m delighted, and now have to watch both movies again.

[@FablesOutofSpace]

Good God this movie was soo good, it will age like a fine wine! Bravo to Ti and the Cast, as a horror fan, I am in joy. I need a lovecraftian horror from his guy, he is a beast in this genre!

[@MoJo_716]

Cudi is too cool lol can't wait to see this

[@loveriotradio]

sounds refreshing, will be checking this out after my studies

[@erniereyes1994]

Such a great movie. Already one of my favorite horror films

[@chination1796]

Mia Goth was giving me them Shelley Duvall vibes

[@Paulog2003]

She’s insane, still can’t believe she played the old lady at the same time

[@robertfrost8264]

I loved this movie WAY more than I should have. I'm not a horror stan but I've loved everything Ti West has done.. It just all meshed SO well and the entire cast was brilliant. I just wish I hadn't seen the trailer in theaters like 3 times before finally getting to see this one. It was still very smart and interesting thinking the entire time "how are these "old people (obviously in heavy prosthetics)" going to murder all these young, healthy, strong folks!? That being said, I had never seen Jenna Ortega in anything before Scream "2022" and The Fallout this year. She's fucking INCREDIBLE.

[@50shadesofShay.]

This movie was great!!! Finally an original horror film that doesnt involve a haunted house with child ghosts and demonic dolls. I loved the Paul Schraeder movie "Hardcore" reference.

[@user-lj6hu9cn8k]

or a fucked up cult with crazy rituals

[@MrBeaumont412]

My man got on a Tennessee Titans colored outfit with black finger nail polish, I'm sold can't wait to see this movie.

[@loveingbot]

Incredible slasher movie! Humorous, great performances and incredible script.

[@uvox670]

There's a scene where Brittany does a cover version of a song, accompanied by Scott on guitar. I can't remember which artist did the original.

[@cliffordrose4335]

Fleetwood Mac

[@Nickiix0x]

Really lol wow what a time Stevie Nicks from fleetwood Mac -landslide

[@Disneylover10]

This video is so Amazing ♥️

[@LAVISHING]

Well I don’t watch many Horror flicks but since Scott’s in it I might see it!

[@librarygary1618]

It's really good

[@jesusgonzalez4805]

Funny gory and sexy watch it

[@jesusgonzalez4805]

Happy to know there will be a sequel to this grind house movie

[@user-xt7yr2si8o]

the score was sooooo goood.

[@LateCambrian]

Masterpiece movie 10/10 for me

[@balladofthebroken7569]

I think it’s the best slasher in a long time

[@jjtheman523]

9/10 for me

[@davidcarney1827]

Love X Looking forward to the prequel

[@justmarian139]

i realy love this movie

[@vanessacastillo5454]

Saw the movie love it awesome me 🎬 🎞 🎥 cast looking forward to seeing the prequel to pearl her background story to know more about her !!!

[@sharkiealami7817]

The characters are so interesting

[@Fishing4life1997]

awesome director! killed it. He should be proud.

[@philrm99]

Awesome movie

[@nickismakeup5583]

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It was so good. Unrelated and dumb question BUT any idea where the jumpsuit Brittany's wearing in this interview?

[@mattmoylan4226]

Really good movie. I try to see as many A24 movies in theatre as I can do they can keep making this original stuff

[@ajeshbenny5955]

Kid cudi❤

[@paulrevere1479]

Great movie!

[@jesusgonzalez4805]

Finally a good slasher movie the take I. The lak3 was beautiful and fkn scary at the same time

[@cnnlive10]

Best Slasher movie ever made by far! Brittany Snow, Mia Goth and Jenna Ortega needs to do a Pitch Perfect Horror movie or something.

[@neilh237]

Kinda random but does anyone know what kind of boots Ti is rocking here ??

[@werebaneceo]

Had me at your next

[@Prof_Tickles92]

Repression, regret, and envy. These are the core themes of X. Cattle live uneventful and ultimately uniform lives until one day they’re gone. There’s a reason Wayne and his makeshift family drive around them. They are not cattle. They are the counterculture. Sure they have their flaws but deep down all of them are friendly, kind, and passionate. Hedonistic and making the most of their youth and vitality. Is it any coincidence the house they’re renting is full of warmth and light? Compared to the older couple who represent a repressed, regretful, and ultimately jealous society who only manage to find their jollies and bond by stifling, by “snuffing out,” the people who don’t represent their archaic values. It’s a culture war to them and they’re trying to preserve society. Only then does light, warmth, and passion emerge in their home. They enjoy the things the young people like. Clearly they can relate and possibly even bond. Jackson and Pearl’s husband are both war veterans, not so different from each other, right? But envy, they lash out in envy. The older couples’ repression leads to regret. My one issue with this movie is that it’s anvilicious when it doesn’t need to be. Bobby Lynne, Wayne, Jackson, and the older couple TELL us through dialogue the themes of the film which I stated above. Completely unnecessary when it does a decent job of conveying it via visual storytelling. It ends on a positive note. The counterculture strikes back. The boomers lose, the young people and their progressive values endure after a harrowing battle. Unfortunately a young adult who was beginning to experiment with her sexuality, lost her life in the process. Something all too familiar to our generation We millennials and Gen Z’ers desperately needed this movie in these trying times. Because it’s an allegory of what’s going on today. Nice homages to Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, too.

[@Disneylover10]

Brittany Snow is so cute

[@German8964]

Brittany is so pretty, I bare can't recognize her from the movie.

[@SkinnyEMedia]

Wonder how cinemas reacted to this film given the content? Sex and violence usually are a toxic combo for more conservative folk.

[@aheroinheroin]

Where is Mia tho?

[@kellykempvero]

Why did Brittany have to die in the movie! I love her so much

[@janjannn05]

Britanny snow's death here is so sad. She is the most sympathetic character out of the bunch

[@thecomedicgenius373]

Well thanks for spoiling that

[@Letssgog0]

Thanks for the spoiler ma dude 🤬🤬🤬

[@balladofthebroken7569]

Don’t ruin the film for other people, man

[@Disneylover10]

Don't be Rude

[@benquinneyiii7941]

General purpose algorithm

[@supercharger1701]

Damn cudi u sold out on this one

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Tf you talking about, the movie was great

[@supercharger1701]

@@youraveragepasser-by7367 trash

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

Cudi doing this movie is like the opposite of selling out.

[@evanfisher7361]

Great Value Jamie Foxx and Generic Matthew Mcconaughey 😁

[@dmcg7247]

Finally watched this film, what a let down. 75% of the film is jet black. An hour until the first kill? I have seen actual porn that was better written, acted, and directed. Someone revoke Ti West's creative license.

[@GunsRbadMkay]

My favorite slasher and X’s trailer is my favorite trailer of all time. I loved all the characters in the movie. I loved Wayne though and I loved Jackson. Idk I loved them all