

Pearl
“An X-traordinary origin story.”
Overview
Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
Top Cast

Mia Goth
Pearl

David Corenswet
Projectionist

Tandi Wright
Ruth

Matthew Sunderland
Father

Emma Jenkins-Purro
Mitsy

Alistair Sewell
Howard

Amelia Reid
Margaret

Gabe McDonnell
Woman
Lauren Stewart
Pianist

Todd Rippon
Director
Themes & Keywords
About Pearl
Pearl is a horror, thriller film released in 2022 exploring themes of farm, pornography, dance performance, confession, texas, alligator. Directed by Ti West, it stars Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
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