3 films, ranked S to F

The X Trilogy Ranked: Tier List of 3 Films

Ti West's trilogy runs 3 films from X through Pearl to MaXXXine, and the verdicts put X and Pearl in S tier.

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HorroRated’s X trilogy tier list

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict, from Legendary (S) to Skip It (F). Films that share a tier are listed in release order. Tap a poster for the full review.

S tier: Legendary

A tier: Highly Recommended

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The watch-order guide: The X Trilogy in Order

Make your own X trilogy tier list

Tap a poster, then a tier in the bar at the bottom of the screen. The next film comes up on its own. On a computer you can also drag posters. Your list saves on this device.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the X trilogy Tier List

What is the best X trilogy movie?

HorroRated rates 2 of the films Legendary, putting X and Pearl together in S tier.

What is the worst X trilogy movie?

MaXXXine sits lowest, in A tier, with a Highly Recommended verdict from HorroRated.

How many X trilogy movies are there?

Ti West's X trilogy has 3 films, and by story year it runs Pearl (1918), X (1979), then MaXXXine (1985). Our The X Trilogy in Order guide lists them in story and release order.

How does HorroRated rank the X trilogy movies?

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict: Legendary is S, Highly Recommended is A, Recommended is B, Worth a Look is C, If You’re Curious is D and Skip It is F. Films in the same tier are listed in release order.

Can I make my own X trilogy tier list?

Yes. The tier list maker on this page lets you place all 3 films from S to F, starting blank or from HorroRated’s tiers. Your list saves on your device, and you can share it as a picture or a link.