As anticipation builds for the release of the upcoming MaXXXine, the latest installment in Ti West’s gripping horror trilogy, it’s clear that the director’s cutting-edge filmmaking technique is as much a component of the hype as it is the last (or maybe not so definitive). ) entrance. in the series. However, the behind-the-scenes strategy really makes this series a component, presenting a style that Hollywood deserves to pay close attention to.
In a recent interview with The Verge, West detailed the exhaustive yet inventive procedure for creating this trilogy. Since X in 2022, followed without delay by Pearl, and now culminating with MaXXXine, the filmmaker has been immersing himself in this cinematic universe for more than 4 years. As he describes it:
Everything is very blurry at this point. It’s been seven days a week, 12 hours a day, for 4 1/2 years.
West’s unwavering commitment to his Mia Goth-directed horror film series is one of the main reasons why it’s one of the most productive horror film franchises of recent years.
TI’s dedication, combined with a strategic vision to minimize prices and maximize production, strikes a chord with industry experts. West explained:
“We had already spent all this time and money building a Texas farm in New Zealand. How can we reuse it for free? How can we amortize all those prices and make the film less complicated for A24? That’s where The concept arises from a practical point of view.
The decision to shoot consecutive films was not only an artistic choice, but also a strategic one. This has streamlined production and especially reduced costs. Meticulous planning allowed for effective use of sets, equipment and equipment, stretching the budget well without compromising quality. The result is two separate but interconnected films, proving that smart logistics can generate artistic and monetary gains.
X and Pearl’s good fortune gave West the leverage to secure a larger budget for MaXXXine. With a proven track record and a compelling narrative arc, he can now expand the scope of his storytelling. MaXXXine’s larger budget is a testament to A24’s confidence in the director’s vision and a compliment to the practical ingenuity that made the trilogy possible.
In my opinion, the technique of the director of The House of the Devil gives a valuable lesson for Hollywood: innovation in cinema is not only about what happens on the screen, but also about the way films are made. Filmmakers can create high-quality content while managing monetary risk, rethinking production strategies, and adopting an inventive mindset. West’s style is especially applicable in an industry plagued by bloated budgets and unpredictable box office revenues. Even if Hollywood in general doesn’t realize it, horror filmmakers should. Ability to work with smaller budgets, this technique can simply create multiple films with a wider narrative scope while keeping prices lower.
As MaXXXine prepares to appear in the 2024 film lineup on July 5, it’s just the culmination of a captivating trilogy, but also a model of clever cinematic practices. Hollywood may fare worse than taking e, like the good luck of West’s trilogy. It is quite possible that it will bring with it a new era of avant-garde and successful cinema.
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Ryan graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing. An expert on all things horror, Ryan enjoys covering a wide variety of topics. He is also a lifelong comic book fan and an avid watcher of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
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