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Longlegs
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOsgood Perkins
Written byOsgood Perkins
Produced by
  • Nicolas Cage
  • Dan Kagan
  • Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
  • Dave Caplan
  • Chris Ferguson
Starring
CinematographyAndrés Arochi
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • July 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)
Running time
101 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Longlegs is an upcoming American horror-thriller film written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 12, 2024 by Neon and has received positive reviews from critics.

Premise[edit]

The film focuses on Lee Harker, a new FBI agent, who has been assigned to an unsolved case of a serial killer. As the investigation becomes more complicated with occult evidence uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.[2]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

In November 2022, it was reported that Osgood Perkins would direct from a script he wrote.[7] Nicolas Cage signed on to produce (under his Saturn Films banner) and star in the horror thriller film as a serial killer.[2][8] In February 2023, Maika Monroe signed on as FBI agent, Lee Harker.[2] The following month, Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood joined the cast.[9]

Principal photography took place in Vancouver, British Columbia from January 16 to February 23, 2023, with Andrés Arochi serving as cinematographer.[10][8]

Release[edit]

In February 2023, Neon acquired the film's North American rights at the European Film Market.[11][12] The film had a screening at Los Angeles's Beyond Fest on May 31, 2024.[13] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 12, 2024.[8]

Critical reception[edit]

J. Hutardo of Screen Anarchy declared Longlegs "a masterpiece; an unholy, horrifying confluence of high art and anxiety, a film in which every frame is a nightmare, and it’s beautiful."[14] Writing for Bloody Disgusting, Meagan Navarro praised Longlegs' performances and atmosphere, concluding, "Longlegs is as stylish as it is timeless, dripping with claustrophobic dread and rot."[15] Bill Bria of /Film called Longlegs "the most terrifying horror movie of 2024", noting the film's "rock n' roll spirit".[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (June 20, 2023). "Prolific La La Land Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Ravindran, Manori (February 6, 2023). "Nicolas Cage Horror 'Longlegs' Casts 'It Follows' Star Maika Monroe, Black Bear International to Launch Sales at EFM (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Longlegs". Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Wampler, Scott (April 17, 2024). "NEON's Trailers For LONGLEGS Continue To Be Freaky As Hell". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d Howard, Courtney (June 10, 2024). "'LONGLEGS' Review: Oz Perkins Serves Up Satanic Panic For Our Pleasure". Fresh Fiction. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e Sayce, Rebecca (February 24, 2024). "Oz Perkins' New Horror LONGLEGS: Everything We Know So Far". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 11, 2022). "Nicolas Cage To Star In Horror-Thriller 'Longlegs' For C2, Automatik & Cage's Saturn Films; 'Sinister', 'La La Land' Producers & 'Joker' Exec Among Team". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c Lattanzio, Ryan (February 2, 2024). "Longlegs Teaser: Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe Star in Neon's Mysterious Serial Killer Horror Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 6, 2023). "Alicia Witt & Blair Underwood Join Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe In Longlegs Horror-Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  10. ^ "In Production - Creative BC". Creative BC Film Commission. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 19, 2023). "Neon In Pole Position For Nicolas Cage Horror-Thriller 'Longlegs' Marking First Sizeable Domestic Deal Of EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  12. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 20, 2023). "Prolific La La Land Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  13. ^ Peters, Daniel (June 1, 2024). "Nicolas Cage horror movie Longlegs gets rave reactions following surprise screening". NME. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "LONGLEGS Review: Every Frame Is A Nightmare In The Year's Best Horror Film To Date". ScreenAnarchy. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  15. ^ Navarro, Meagan (June 10, 2024). "'Longlegs' Review – Oz Perkins' Latest Gets Under Your Skin and Festers Like a Putrid Nightmare". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  16. ^ Bria, Bill (June 10, 2024). "Longlegs Review: Osgood Perkins' Masterpiece Is The Most Terrifying Horror Movie Of 2024". SlashFilm. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

External links[edit]

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