X is a horror film directed by Ti West that pays homage to classic slasher films of the 1970s. Set in 1979, the story follows a group of aspiring filmmakers who travel to a remote farmhouse in rural Texas to shoot an adult film. The group, led by producer Wayne (played by Martin Henderson) and starring Maxine (Mia Goth) and Bobby-Lynne (Brittany Snow), rents the farmhouse from an elderly couple who are unaware of their true intentions.

As night falls, the film shoot takes a terrifying turn when the elderly hosts, particularly the wife Pearl, begin to exhibit increasingly disturbing behavior. The filmmakers soon find themselves in a nightmarish situation as they are hunted down by their hosts, who have dark and violent secrets of their own.

X is praised for its gritty, atmospheric style, blending suspenseful horror with a sense of nostalgia for the grindhouse films of the past. The movie explores themes of aging, repression, and the fear of death, all wrapped in a tense and bloody slasher narrative. The film stands out for its strong performances, especially from Mia Goth, and its meticulous attention to period details, making it a standout entry in modern horror.