"XX" is an all-female-directed anthology film and seems to emphasize its identity-driven approach before narrative priorities. Several segments lean heavily on the novelty of female creators and protagonists, sometimes at the expense of tighter storytelling. While some stories function well, others feel more curated for the representation angle than for organic narrative, in our view.

The film subverts traditional horror and family dynamics, often framing parental or marital norms as sources of tension or threat. Masculinity is rarely centered and is sometimes used as a backdrop for female empowerment or critique. Religious and family values are mostly absent or rendered irrelevant in modern, stylized horror fashion.

Alternative worldviews or traditional roles are not meaningfully explored; the anthology’s celebration of all-women writers/directors leans into a one-sided ideology. Dissent or complexity around modern gender issues is almost nonexistent. In our interpretation, the anthology is more interested in its female-driven messaging than any contrast or debate.