“XX 2017” is a collection of four frightening tales directed by women. Each story showcases the horrors that can be found in everyday life, presented through a lens that is simultaneously surreal and haunting. With themes ranging from motherhood to death, the film provides an eerie and thought-provoking experience for its viewers.
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Review
“XX” has been one of the recent horror movies to draw attention from all over the world. This anthology film has something special for everyone to enjoy. “XX” came out in 2017, and it’s been making waves ever since.
The movie consists of four short horror films directed by women. The directors include Roxanne Benjamin, Karyn Kusama, St. Vincent (real name Annie Clark), and Jovanka Vuckovic. These four talented women have created an anthology film that explores a range of horror sub-genres.
The first segment is called “The Box,” directed by Jovanka Vuckovic and based on a short story by Jack Ketchum. The story revolves around a mother who notices that her son stops eating after looking into a stranger’s box on the train ride home. The mother soon discovers that all of her family members stop eating too.
Karyn Kusama’s “Her Only Living Son” is another brilliant addition to the anthology series. It follows the story of a single mother raising her teenage son who may or may not be possessed by evil forces.
Roxanne Benjamin brings a unique twist to vampires with “Don’t Fall.” The story follows four friends who go on a camping trip, only to encounter some unexpected danger when they stumble upon an ancient evil presence.
Finally, famous musician St. Vincent makes her directorial debut with “The Birthday Party.” It features a hilarious comedic element mixed with darker undertones that are bound to leave audiences gasping for breath.
What sets this film apart from others is its all-female line-up of directors. This factor shouldn’t matter because directing talent doesn’t depend on gender, but because the film industry isn’t necessarily inclusive and diverse yet when it comes to women taking leading roles, this movie stands as an appreciable step forward toward making strides in that direction.
Another aspect that makes “XX” an excellent movie is its perfect casting choices. The casts of each segment managed to bring these stories to life in the best way possible. Melanie Lynskey, in particular, stands out in “The Birthday Party,” and Christina Kirk delivers a heart-wrenching performance in “The Box.”
Moreover, the cinematography of the film is worth mentioning. Everything looks fantastic, and each segment has its own unique style that brings something different to the table.
The soundtrack of “XX” also adds to the movie’s overall eerie atmosphere. The music is specific to each segment and creates an unforgettable ambiance that complements the horror elements.
The film was produced by XYZ Films and premiered at Sundance Film Festival, then later was distributed by Magnet Releasing on February 17th, 2017. XX received mixed reviews upon release but performed well overall at various festivals such as Fantastic Fest, Knoxville Horror Film Fest, among others.
In conclusion, “XX” is not your average anthology film. The four directors have created genuinely original horror stories that will make you think twice about taking late-night trains or going on camping trips with your friends. Furthermore, it’s hard not to be impressed with their talents and dedication to making this movie so outstanding.
Therefore, if you’re looking for a scary but captivating ride into different horror sub-genres directed by fiercely talented women – “XX” will not disappoint!
Technical Data
- Runtime : 80
- Release : 2017-02-17
- Genre : Horror
- Cast : Natalie Brown as Susan Jacobs (segment “The Box”), Melanie Lynskey as Mary (segment “The Birthday Party”), Breeda Wool as Gretchen (segment “Don’t Fall”), Christina Kirk as Cora (segment “Her Only Living Son”), Sheila Vand as Carla (segment “The Birthday Party”)
- Crew : Patrick Cady as Director of Photography, Karyn Kusama as Director, Karyn Kusama as Writer, Anastasia Masaro as Production Design, Jack Ketchum as Story
- Popularity 10.877
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : $30,911
- Company : Scythia Films, Snowfort Pictures, XYZ Films
- Summary : This all-female horror anthology features four dark tales from four fiercely talented women.
- Tagline : Four deadly tales by four killer women
