Mia Goth headlines two psychological horror releases—‘Pearl’ set in 1918 Texas and ‘MaXXXine’ set in 1985 Los Angeles—arriving on Hulu on August 3. The week also brings the thriller ‘The Shards’ and a full WWE marathon.
Key Takeaways
- Mia Goth’s two new horror movies launch on Hulu August 3
- ‘The Shards’ premieres on FX and Hulu August 5
- Full WWE marathon streams starting August 6
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Pearl transports viewers to rural Texas in 1918, amid World War I and the Spanish flu. The film follows a young woman (Mia Goth) whose dream of movie stardom spirals into obsession and violence on her family farm.
MaXXXine lands in 1985 Los Angeles, tracking adult‑film star Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) as she lands a breakthrough audition for a mainstream horror picture. A private investigator and a mysterious killer stalk her, forcing her to confront dark chapters of her past.
On August 5, The Shards—created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis—premieres with its first two episodes on FX and Hulu. The tense thriller follows privileged LA high‑school seniors haunted by a serial killer known as “The Trawler” in 1981.
August 6 brings a complete WWE marathon, featuring ‘WWE’s Greatest Moments’ and ‘WWE Rivals’, giving sports fans a binge‑worthy lineup alongside the horror slate.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that Mia Goth’s back‑to‑back horror releases underline the streaming platform’s strategy to attract niche genre audiences during the competitive summer slate.
"Mia Goth’s choice of period‑driven horror reflects a growing appetite for psychologically complex narratives in streaming services," says film scholar Dr. Emily Chen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I stream both ‘Pearl’ and ‘MaXXXine’ on the same Hulu account?
A1: Yes, both movies become available on August 3 and can be watched back‑to‑back with a single subscription.
Q2: Where will ‘The Shards’ be available?
A2: The series streams simultaneously on FX and Hulu beginning August 5.
