Producer Peter Phok Talks X, Pearl, and His Many Ti West Collaborations

While there have been multiple established horror franchises earning new entries this year, arguably one of the most ambitious events in genre cinema is the unexpected double feature of writer/director Ti West’s X and Pearl. In collaboration with A24 Films, X marked West’s return to genre filmmaking, and as if that film wasn’t exciting enough, the film’s premiere saw the surprise announcement that the prequel Pearl had already been completed and would land in theaters six months later. With X sitting at 94% positive reviews on aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes…

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Stephen King praises Ti West A24 Slasher X.

Over the weekend, A24 debuted not only its first slasher movie but the first chapter in its first franchise, Ti West’s X. A love letter to each of the horror movies like Texas Chain Saw Massacre But also in the adult film industry, the film plays with the trappings and trappings of the genre, and has been critically acclaimed, earning a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes along with the distinction of “Certified Fresh.” Now another significant voice has given its seal of approval with Stephen King’s singing of praises…

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