It’s an exciting time to be a fan of horror movies . The genre has been delivering a steady stream of spine-tingling, thought-provoking and downright disturbing content on the big screen as of late. With that, one could argue that we’re living in a golden age for scary movies.
But the hits aren’t relegated just to the best streaming services . Some of the best horror hits are getting a second life in streaming. As a massive fan of the recently released MaXXXine , I was captivated by its atmospheric tension and stunning performances.
Now, I’m thrilled to see another horror gem and fellow X trilogy installment, Pearl , which boasts a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, climbing into Netflix’s top 10. As of Saturday, August 17th, Pearl had already secured the #7 spot domestically on Netflix and, by Sunday, it held strong in the top 10, slipping slightly to #9. But let’s be real, that’s still an impressive feat for a film that leans heavily into the psychological horror genre, a category that’s often hit or miss with mainstream audiences.
With a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes , the film is receiving the critical love it so richly deserves, but let’s talk about why more people should be watching it. First off, Pearl is not your typical slasher film. Sure, the second installment in Ti West's X franchise is bloody and unsettling in all the right ways.
However, it’s also a profoundly character-driven story that we’ll still be talking about for dec.