The film uses a bright, saturated palette reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz to contrast the "American nightmare" happening on the farm.

Pearl's paralyzed, non-verbal father who requires constant care.

The story follows Pearl as she balances chores on her family's isolated farm with secret trips to the cinema. Her internal rage, already evident in the casual killing of farm animals, begins to boil over as her mother forces her to accept a life of drudgery.

The film explores Pearl's desires and sexuality as a means of seeking power and escape from a patriarchal structure. Are you planning a marathon with X and MaXXXine , or

After a violent confrontation, Pearl's mother is severely burned and Pearl's father is later smothered to death by her. She then murders the Projectionist with a pitchfork when he becomes wary of her erratic behavior.

A farm girl harboring violent tendencies and a manic obsession with becoming a movie star.