Every song and when they are played

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Maxxxine.

Maxxxine is the perfect introduction to Ti West’s X Trilogy with several popular songs, and the film uses the music very well throughout. Ti West is the creative mind behind the X Film trilogy that began with X in 2022, followed by pearl later this year, and now Maxxxine. Mia Goth plays the lead role in each of the films, occasionally appearing in multiple roles. Behind the camera, Ti West has taken on the role of director, writer, producer and editor, and brought in Tyler Bates as composer for each entry, as well as some additional help.

Given the fairly tight production schedule, the films rely on each element to do their best to deliver a satisfying final product. Fortunately, the film’s team has proven their skills and created critically acclaimed entries throughout the series. The third installment also features some of the franchise’s most popular songs, which perfectly complements the Hollywood backdrop while the main character Maxine Minx pursues her dream of becoming a world-famous actress.

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When every song from the MaXXXine soundtrack is played in the film

All 11 popular songs featured in Maxxxine

“Gimme All Your Lovin’” by ZZ Top: As the film begins, Maxine attends an audition for a lead role in a horror film. After a stellar performance, this track starts playing loudly as Maxine walks to her car and the film’s opening credits. The song continues in full as Maxine drives through Hollywood, only stopping when she reaches her destination, The Landing Strip bar, where she enters the back room to take one of her more adult jobs.

“In My House” by Mary Jane Girls: Immediately after ZZ Top opens the film, “In My House” starts playing for a brief moment. This song is much more subtle and accompanies Maxine getting dressed for another one of her jobs while she also talks to some friends from work who are getting ready next to her.

“I’m Insane” by Ratt: Shortly afterwards, Maxine enters a video store next to her apartment, where she talks to her boyfriend Leon. While she is in the store and talking to Leon, this song plays in the background.

“Obsession” by Animotion: Once again, music plays a major role in the film’s plot. “Obsession” plays loudly over a montage of street performers. It then continues as the focus shifts to a run-down little establishment called Hollywood Show World. As the music fades and becomes darker and more sinister with the sounds of the film’s score, another of Maxine’s quick money scams is shown on the screen.

“Self Control” by Laura Branigan: Maxine and Leon fall asleep while watching a fictional horror film called “The Puritan”. Maxine wakes up and hears a knock on the door and the credits of the film. As she goes to the door, a man is briefly seen disappearing into an elevator and Maxine finds a videotape on the floor. The tape is labeled “For Maxine” and she takes it inside to watch it, with this song playing quietly in the background.

“St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” by John Parr: “St. Elmo’s Fire” is a diagetic song that takes pride of place in the film. At the beginning of the film, the song title appears on a large illuminated sign, and later, as Maxine is driving in her car and being followed by the shady private investigator (Kevin Bacon), her radio plays this song. It continues to play as she stops her car, approaches the private investigator, and repeatedly hits him with the keys in her hand.

“Prisoner of Your Eyes” by Judas Priest: At one of the film’s low points, when Maxine spots a crowd outside Leon’s video store, “Prisoner of Your Eyes” plays loudly. The song drowns out Maxine’s screams as she tries to cross the police line and get to her boyfriend, but he has been dead for some time, with significant injuries and the color drained from his face.

“Welcome to the Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood: As another montage plays, this time showing Maxine preparing to deal with the pushy private investigator, “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” plays loudly. The sequence continues as Maxine dresses, applies makeup, and then lures the private investigator into the back room of the club.

“Shellshock” by New Order: In the film’s climactic face-off between the murderous father and Maxine, helicopters fly overhead, demanding that she drop the gun. The screen fades to a future where Maxine is walking the red carpet for her new film, The Puritan 2, but it is soon revealed that this is a dream sequence. The song continues to play as Maxine confronts her father lying on the ground before raising the sawed-off shotgun and killing him for good.

“There’s no business like show business” by Carol Burnett: As the film advances a month, the true outcome becomes apparent and it seems that Maxine’s decision to kill her murderous father has not hurt her career. Maxine is seen using drugs in her trailer before filming a big final scene for The Puritan 2.

“Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes: Finally, at the end of the film, the final song, “Bette Davis Eyes,” rings out loud and proud, ushering in the credits. The song begins with a shot of an artificial head resembling Maxine Minx, severed from her body, in a shot reminiscent of Pearls End. The song continues as the camera zooms out of the scene, out of the studio lot, up into the hills where the Hollywood sign has been replaced with “Maxxxine,” and up into space as the credits continue to roll.

Where to listen to the MaXXXine soundtrack

An original score by Tyler Bates

Currently, the official soundtrack for Maxxxine Available on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, the album only features the film’s score, composed by Tyler Bates. The popular songs featured throughout the film are not included in Maxxxine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). However, there are 20 short atmospheric pieces of music that capture the film and create an eerie mood throughout. All of the songs listed above can be found on all major streaming platforms.

MaXXXine

In 1980s Hollywood, porn star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx gets her big break, but her rise to stardom is threatened by a mysterious killer who targets starlets. As the body count rises, secrets from Maxine’s past threaten to come to light, intertwining her quest for fame with a deadly game of survival.

Release date

July 5, 2024

Pour

Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito

Duration

103 minutes

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