One of the Most Disturbing Performances in an A24 Movie Ever Is Leaving Netflix Soon

As true cinephiles, one of the skills that we develop is knowing a star when we see one, someone who most definitely has that X factor. Mia Goth has been a notable working actress since 2016, but it seemingly wasn't until the 2022 release of Pearl that people really sat up and went "oh, she's got it!" The prequel to A24's surprise hit X that nobody saw coming, Pearl is far more than just the rare origin story that meaningfully adds to the mythology of a beloved character. It is the most accomplished film of horror pastiche wunderkind Ti West's career, on the level of both storytelling and technical craft, and it should be seen or rewatched before it leaves Netflix soon.