Another excellent genre exercise from Ti West once again transcending its historical b-movie roots. Just like its predecessor X (2022), the second entry into a yet-to-be-completed trilogy takes up the infamous 60s & 70s psycho-slasher genre and loads it up with classy writing, fleshed-out characters, hard-hitting drama, great performances, psychological depth and a good deal of empathy towards its protagonist. The result is a horror flick punching a few leagues above its own weight - equal parts ridiculous, shocking and genuinely heartbreaking.