Longlegs
Luke Reddick

Review by Luke Reddick Patron

Longlegs 2024

★★★★

Watched 20 Jul 2024

It’s been a crazy few weeks, but I finally made it back to a movie theater!

The hype for Longlegs leading up to its release was intense, and I think it comes very close to living up to those expectations. Is it a great horror thriller? Yes! Is it the scariest movie I’ve ever seen? Not really (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre still holds that title). 

This film was written and directed by Osgood Perkins, son of Anthony Perkins (who played Norman Bates in Psycho). His cold, claustrophobic vision is what makes the experience a frightening one. The story obviously bears similarities to The Silence of the Lambs, but I found myself thinking more of David Fincher’s Se7en or Zodiac. It’s a deeply disturbing and emotional journey for the film’s heroine, FBI agent Lee Harker (played by Maika Monroe), whose icy exterior is slowly worn down by the events that unfold. I won’t go into too much detail, but her connection to the titular serial killer is my favorite part of the sometimes overly complex plot. Speaking of, Longlegs himself is an utterly twisted creation, due in no small part to the talent of Nicolas Cage. At this point in his career, each role is different from the last, and this pale-skinned Satan worshipper is like no character he’s ever played before.

Music is used sparingly, with Perkins choosing instead to raise the tension with silence punctuated by Agent Harker’s sharp breathing. The real star of the show is Andre Arochi, with his brilliant cinematography giving us a glimpse into the dark recesses of several gruesome crime scenes and unholy hideouts. 

Overall, a highly effective horror movie with a terrific Nic Cage performance, but definitely not for the faint of heart.

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