If someone asked me to choose a genre I love most, I would say horror without hesitation. But thrillers will always have a place in my heart, and that includes movies about an unpredictable protagonist (technically, an antagonist) who is destined to go on an absolute rampage. One such movie that matches that description perfectly is "Pearl," and it lands on one of the best streaming services today (August 16).
Having already seen it, I can confidently say it’s one of the most haunting movies I’ve encountered in a long time. Trust me, you won’t expect anything that happens — Mia Goth’s incredible performance as Pearl will have you wide-eyed throughout its entire runtime. What sets "Pearl" apart from your traditional horror thriller is its ability to blend classic horror with an intense character study.
It explores the dark corners of ambition, isolation and madness. If you haven’t seen it yet, this is one movie you need to add to your watchlist on Netflix , and here’s why. What is 'Pearl' about? "Pearl" is a psychological horror thriller that serves as a prequel to the movie "X," both directed by Ti West.
The movie delves into the backstory of Pearl, the villainous elderly woman from "X," with Mia Goth portraying her as a young woman in the 1910s. Set during the era of the Spanish Flu and World War I, "Pearl" follows the title character, who lives on an isolated farm with her strict, overbearing mother and her ailing father. Pearl dreams of escaping her oppressiv.