MaXXXine (A24 Films) could possibly be the most hotly anticipated horror sequel of our times, and the short wait has felt like a lifetime. Sadly, this final chapter in Ti West’s X Trilogy falls painfully flat and is, in a nutshell… disappointing. X (2022) introduced us to Maxine Minx, the wickedly playful 1970s porn actress played with never-ending energy by the excellent Mia Goth. Along with the rest of the crew, Maxine falls victim to a pair of elderly ghouls who live in the cabin next door to the porn shoot. Presented as a homage to Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the film was note-perfect, and the battle between Final Girl – Maxine and the ancient neighbour Pearl (also played by a heavily made-up Goth) was up there with the original Michael Myers and Laurie Strode Hallowee...