The horror-thriller “Longlegs,” written and directed by Osgood Perkins, is scheduled to be released on July 12, 2024.
Key Takeaways
- “Longlegs,” a 1990s-set horror-thriller about an FBI agent hunting a satanic serial killer, is set for release on July 12, 2024.
- Critics have praised the film universally, particularly Nicolas Cage’s performance as the antagonist.
- The picture blends psychological thriller and supernatural horror elements with themes of family, betrayal, and occult mysteries.
Set in the 1990s, it centers around the FBI agent Lee Harker (played by Maika Monroe), who has been assigned to an unsolved case involving the satanic serial killer known as Longlegs (played by Nicolas Cage).
The killer targets entire families and orchestrates murder-suicides within them.
With Lee trying to solve the case, it gets increasingly complicated with occult evidence uncovered.
Not only that, she also discovers a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.
However, as Harker delves deeper into the case, she uncovers dark secrets and faces unimaginable horrors.
How Good Is The Horror?
The film has been titled “the scariest movie of all time” and “a perfect horror experience.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 11 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.8/10.
All the reviews have praised Nicolas Cage for raising the bar again with his extremely terrifying acting as Longlegs, which can make the audience shiver.
One Reddit user who had the privilege of an early screening shared his anticipation for the movie’s release, saying,
I saw the movie last October in an early screening. You’re correct. I don’t remember 💯of it since it was almost a year ago – but def occult themed. Think: True Detective s1 mixed with 90s era Silence of Lambs (Maika Monroe’s character is touch of Clarice) – look for pic of president Clinton hanging in her police office. It was enjoyable, and I’ll see it again when it comes out to check any differences in the ending or other scenes, but everyone is hyping it up SO much. 🤣 marketing team is def doing its job.
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He continued,
The ending was meh. I think if you enjoyed the vibe of True Detective S1, sharp objects, and some lamb silence, you’d enjoy it. But I wish people would stop overanalyzing it and go in semi-blindly. The reveal for Cage is good. He is so good in this.
When asked how “scary” is it, he replied,
It’s more thriller to your standards but has some “scary” moments… Longlegs is a different realm. Again, more True Detective s1 if you’ve seen that. Some jump moments, but a good, creepy thriller. I think when I saw it, it was advertised as a psychological thriller.
Warnings, Spoilers Ahead!!!
Let’s explore the epic movie’s twists and turns. For starters, Agent Lee discovers a hidden cult connected to the killings.
The most obvious one is Nicolas Cage’s character, who has a tragic backstory.
Then, as the film gains momentum, it will be revealed that the killer is actually a supernatural entity who feeds on family bonds, although it seems to be a serial murderer.
It also uses their love and trust against them.
Talk about cruelty!
The film delves into profound themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the extreme measures people take to protect their loved ones, which will surely resonate with the viewers.
Moreover, the biggest twist will be Harker’s partner, who turns out to be involved in the murders.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Surprisingly, Nicolas Cage and Oz Perkins made the movie as a tribute to their mothers.
- Brad Pitt was also considered to play the character of “Longlegs.”
- Viewers may find the film’s imagery similar to that of “The Silence of the Lambs,” “Zodiac,” and “Cure.”
