hand2a
A horror film which excels in the cinema. Genuinely scary with a great atmosphere, a great script, and one of Cage's most effective performances. Monroe is excellent, as is Perkins' score. Banger 4/5
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Longlegs
2024
Movie
101 min
English
FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.
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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users85%
Director: Oz Perkins•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Plot Summary
A federal agent is assigned to a particularly baffling murder case, which soon becomes a personal obsession as she uncovers a terrifying supernatural connection. As the investigation deepens, she realizes that the killer's actions are part of a larger, sinister scheme with roots in a dangerous cult. The agent must race against time to prevent further horrors and confront the malevolent entity known only as "Longlegs."
Critical Reception
Longlegs has been met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its atmosphere, direction, and performances. Critics have lauded its effective blend of psychological horror and supernatural dread, with many calling it one of the most disturbing and original horror films in recent memory. The film's deliberate pacing and unsettling imagery have been highlighted as key strengths, contributing to its significant buzz among horror enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its deeply unsettling atmosphere and Oz Perkins' distinctive directorial vision.
Maika Monroe and Wyatt Russell deliver compelling performances that anchor the film's disturbing narrative.
The film is noted for its effective build-up of dread and its unique, nightmarish imagery.
Google audience: Audiences have largely responded positively to 'Longlegs,' with many appreciating its originality and intense horror elements. Viewers frequently mention the film's disturbing nature and its ability to create a lasting sense of unease. Some found the pacing to be slow at times, but the overall consensus is that it's a captivating and terrifying experience.
Awards & Accolades
None notable yet, as it is a recent release.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, almost biblical narration heard in the film's trailer is spoken by the acclaimed actor, Jason Mantzoukas.
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8 reviewswillasfilmworld
Oz Perkins is clever and brilliant. And also, what new cryptic language is that?
tmdb51616167
I recently ventured to the cinema and caught a screening of the latest psychological thriller, "Longlegs." The film delves into the twisted world of a serial killer who is believed to be possessed by Satan, using his demonic abilities to ta...
Dean
Nicolas Cage proves again with this movie that he can play any role without problems. He's such a talented actor... He's nailing his role in this movie. Movie itself is strange and interesting. And if you're one of those people who likes st...
Sejian
I was really hoping this would make up for the wasted potential of Oddity (2024), and it certainly did. Longlegs (2024) mixes elements of paranormal pseudoscience with the "Devil made me do it" Satanic panic to deliver a satisfying slow ...
Chandler Danier
I had fun. It's fun. Hail Satan! Any Satan movie is pretty high on my list. Was a super cool Satan kid in high school. All Anton LaVey book reports and stuff. It's a fine Satan movie.
CinemaSerf
There's a fair amount of screen time given to Bill Clinton in this thriller. Luckily, there are no cigars to be seen as his Presidential visage looks down on FBI agent "Carter" (Blair Underwood). He's in charge of an investigation looking i...
r96sk
Certainly unsettling! <em>'Longlegs'</em> is solid horror fare. Nicolas Cage's Cobble is extremely creepy, that one scene in the car unnerved me and then some. I will say that the more we see of his character the less creeped out I was, ...
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