MaXXXine (2024)

Set in 1980s Los Angeles, the story follows Maxine, a determined young actress who finally sees her chance to rise in Hollywood after surviving dark events from her past. As she chases fame and tries to cement her place in the industry, she finds herself caught in the middle of a wave of murders tied to a notorious figure terrorizing the city. With the glitter of success just within reach, Maxine is forced to navigate a seedy undercurrent of exploitation, suspicion, and violence, all while trying to protect herself from being the next victim. The film balances her pursuit of stardom with a tense fight for survival, leading to a confrontation that blurs the line between her on-screen ambitions and the real-life nightmare closing in around her.