Longlegs (2024) FIRST TIME WATCH | Left us UNSETTLED!

[@aychelleff]

Favorite things I’ve noticed after multiple views of this movie: -In Longlegs’ interrogation recording, he says, “and you’ll be there, and you’ll be there, and you’ll be there”; he is speaking directly to agent Browning, Carter, and Harker (in that order) -the opening POV is actually from the veiled doll in the passenger seat -Lee’s mom tells her “I kept all of your things” which is the name of the second chapter in the movie -Longlegs’ electric guitar in the basement. You hear it playing when Lee is opening her mailbox, and you see him buying earplugs for it at the hardware store. I adore the idea that he’s a metal head, because so much of that genre is heavily influenced by satanism -Ruby and little Lee with their matching long braids -Carrie Anne tells Lee that she’s seen her before, which couldn’t be true unless she is talking about her doll seeing Lee when it was found in the barn

[@aychelleff]

Additionally I love that in most of the flashbacks of Lee, she’s motionless like a doll (save for the opening scene). We’re almost left to wonder which of them her mother was really speaking to in those scenes

[@CZNXVIER]

‘All your things’ is actually the second chapter of the movie

[@aychelleff]

@@CZNXVIERoops! I edited it lol

[@JazzyJ28]

I think Carrie Anne was referring to seeing the mother but thinking it was Lee!

[@aychelleff]

@@JazzyJ28 that’s a cool possibility!

[@Wraiven22]

LL says “cuckoo” because cuckoo birds lay eggs in other species of birds’ nests and kick the real eggs out, and then the parent unknowingly takes care of the cuckoo eggs as if they were their own. It’s like how LL was living right under her and plants the dolls in family’s homes.

[@He1loEarthling]

I watched that video too

[@maxtopliss1552]

I also saw a video with the director I believe, that Nick Cage’s mum was a heavy inspiration for LL. He said she used to paint her face white and make bird noises at him

[@romangunter621]

That's very coincidental, because NEON would release Cuckoo the following month

[@Untoldanimations]

that’s such a reach lmao, no way you just heard that and thought “yeah that sounds legit let me copy paste that”

[@danwilliams2551]

"The vibrato was crazy" the way I'm 2 seconds in and I immediately know the scene you're reacting to XD

[@MarieA38]

Same, I knew exactly what scene they were talking about because I thought the same thing when watching this film 😂

[@AdmiralFerret]

Great performance from Nic Cage. He said it would be the last time he plays a serial killer, though, because he didn't like playing someone that hurt people. Also, the interview scene between Lee Harker and Longlegs was the first time Maika Monroe saw Nic Cage in costume. Her withdrawn reaction was genuine. ALSO ALSO, a fun tidbit about Nicholas Cage: Nic Cage has a particular skill that he says no other actor possesses: the ability to recognize how high or low he is able to speak without messing up the audio. The story goes, according to Perkins: "The sound guy came over to me one day...(he) comes up to me a couple of days into Nic being on set and he's like 'Oz, I've never seen anything like it. When Nic is mic'd, I'm watching the dials, when Nic goes big, he goes *right* to the line. Anything more, a decibel or two over that, and it would be hard to use. Then he goes down, he goes soft and his whispering and he's barely talking, he goes right to the line. Anything past that line, you wouldn't be able to use it. He knows where the lines are. It's the craziest thing I've ever seen in my life'." Fun movie, great reactions! As always, looking forward to the next movie!

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

Kiernan Shipka is the actress that played Sabrina. She also did all of her lines in Longlegs with just one take!

[@MarieA38]

She’s such a brilliant actress!

[@Katara0403]

Wow I didn’t recognize her here

[@shaneklz]

theres so much small or hidden details of this move that would 100% go over your head if you don't pay enough attention which I LOVEE! I love going back to movies and hearing other people's deep explanations!

[@OVTRA]

Yep, this movie is very fun to do a deep dive on.

[@Shyknit]

In the theater that opening scene made me go, "why am I here? I regret this" lol

[@TinyToadSage]

I never get duped by jumpscares, but THAT ONE made me yelp, while everyone else laughed lol

[@xtrordinarygrl15]

The pacing of the opening scene reminded me of Jaws for some reason

[@hectortrujillo4311]

Lmao same, I was so full of bravery until that first escene 💀

[@sIuP030]

Same here I was like “why am I doing this to myself”

[@kamrynbolan9525]

"who needs drugs when you have color theory" -Sergio

[@Scorbutic]

This is the first time I've heard anybody catch the correlation between The Price Is Right's "come on down" music to The Man Downstairs. Loved this whole reaction.

[@BRIDGECO1]

Legends 🙌

[@lethreemuskitties]

You guys, zzavid, chu, nick, pugga, and everyone from the horror hour make my day! Been binge-watching your vids and binge-listening on spotify this week, even while at work. More power to you guys! ♥️ Love from the 🇵🇭

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Just in case you don't recognize Lee's mother, that's actress Alicia Witt. Amazingly, she's almost 50. She was the final girl in Urban Legend. She was in an episode of Supernatural going around killing angels because a group had killed her daughter. She was also in the sitcom Cybill with Cybill Shepherd.

[@henrick589]

And also the girl playing clarinet in Mr Holland's Opus (1995)

[@bo2720]

Honestly she wasnt that great in Urban Legend or any earlier film I saw of hers. But in this movie! In a just world she would get an Oscar nomination at least! She was the best part of the film, not even Cage or Monroe.

[@QUAKEisCOMING]

and the walking dead 😁

[@KLynn21]

She also portrayed Alia Atreides in the original Dune film! 1984

[@Pippa_McConnell]

-You guys are literally the first reactors to this movie I've seen to point out the analog horror elements, something I wish Late Night with the Devil had done better, good job. -Longlegs actually wanted to be a glam rocker according to the director. -Again, according to the director, for once the devil had no plans for world domination or destruction; the events orchestrated by him were for the sole purpose of making Lee Harker kill her own mother who had killed others for so long just to protect her. -The Harkers weren't Longlegs' first victims, but Ruth was the first "she" to agree to make nice with Longlegs and help him.

[@sheisaMachine]

Wait why did it want her to kill her own mother?

[@Pippa_McConnell]

@@sheisaMachine Because tragic irony amuses the father of lies.

[@JessLoveyy]

the whole thing was for lee to kill her mother? where did u learn that?

[@Lambent_Omega]

Her killing her mother may have been something set up after the mother made the deal to save her life. Since the mother was alive, the deal was still active, and the devil couldn't hurt or influence her. After she kills her mother, the deal is done. This is why the devil is able to influence her actions and prevent the gun from firing at the doll. She's no longer safe.

[@lafields08]

Here’s what I remember: Lee walks in, doesn’t put the chain on. I was like “Girl, put your chain on!” Then we see the door again, and the chain IS on. Then she returns to the door after the knock, and the chain is off, and she puts it on. From that point I knew I was ill-equipped for what was coming.

[@dklounge7082]

In case you're wondering, the writer/director of this movie is Psycho's Anthony Perkins' son Oswood Perkins

[@IVNHYPRFNK]

Osgood*

[@JordanVanRyn]

Not even joking, when I went to see this with a friend, Nic Cage's character made me feels so uncomfortable and violated that I couldn't move from my seat. Scariest part was that I had a guy like that stalk me one time when I went to a Movie theater alone and he reminded me of Longlegs. Creepiest feeling ever. That's shows what range Nic Cage has as an actor. This movie may not be for everyone. But it was worth seeing.

[@jeangoth]

The director said it's called LONGLEGS just because they liked how it sound. And thats it, there's nothing more behind it lol And the silence of the lambs thing was planned by the production just for marketing. They were the ones who put that out there to attract audience and give them the surprise of something very different

[@PennyxXxDreadful]

I feel like the name still fit for a reason. Like they landed on it for no other reason than it fit thematically. i.e. Daddy longlegs. Lee associating the triangle with dads when shown it during the rapid word association test. Longlegs settling into the father figure of the single mother household. Also, that unsettling opening of, "I've got my long legs on," before he gets down on the child's level. Not that the film is totally analogous to CSA, but there was imagery like locking all those memories away in a tight little ball inside the brain that makes it hard to not see as intentional as one of the themes.

[@Chuuzus]

faves

[@thehorrorbandwagon]

❤️❤️❤️

[@DaringDasher]

Omg the Price is Right/Come On Down catch is WILD 😭

[@doughboy532]

Also you win a prize. Just like them with the doll in peoples houses …

[@itscarriebomb]

I consider myself sort of a dense moviegoer, so I am beyond grateful for Cody's insights and explanations! They feel right. Sergio, you are so lucky to have your very own figure-out-er!

[@Facehugger-LV-426]

Great catch, Cody! I saw this in the theater, so that devil in the door was at least the size of my head, and I completely missed it. lmao!

[@joshuah9109]

btw, that was the actress from Sabrina. Apparently, she had fun playing that role and she did that monologue in one take.😁

[@DanielSelk]

I love how this film is shot. How open it is and makes us look around for something/anything to pop out. I LOVE this film!

[@danielrafferty4108]

I had Mixed feelings about the movie, but I've been enjoying KZbinrs react. Been waiting for you guys the most. I genuinely have most fun watching you guys and vibing with the energy. Especially waiting for Cody's take since the supernatural is his jam.

[@baconandleggs]

I literally took paid leave from work today so I could come home early so my mother and I could watch you guys react to this!!! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TinyToadSage]

I swear that first jumpscare was WAAAAYYY louder in the theater I was at. Scared me sh!tless!

[@apartfromnothing55]

Funny you mention that Longlegs wants to be a metalhead. It’s actually canon that he used to be a glamrock singer before he decided to devote himself to the Devil. There’s even a song NEON marketed as the last song he ever sang before he lost himself completely. And yeah, it’s fucking creepy.

[@JaclynElizabeth1]

exactly what I needed after the day I had at work today 😮‍💨😭 I love you guys❤

[@candy2325]

Same here 😖😫

[@HauntedHeme13]

I really liked this one. Always a fan of FBI chasing a killer. Cody nailed mind control immediately 😂 I REALLY hope you guys have Oddity from this year on your list! Creepiest movie of the year for me

[@thehorrorbandwagon]

We filmed a reaction for Oddity! Aiming to get that out soon!

[@Magale1978]

Loved the reaction guys! I also wanted to say thank you to the people who gift memberships during your livestreams ❤ Thanks to you I've been able to enjoy a lot of your members-only content which is great. Keep being awesome!

[@MegaPurpleone]

❤You guys are so bloomin' wholesome and cute I can't take it!!! I keep rewinding "short legs long legs" and seeing Sergio blossom into laughter. I'm so happy to have found your channel and to watch you both! Really does brighten my day! Thank you ❤

[@N3oN666]

I never clicked a notification so fast

[@marleyarnold6516]

I noticed that in the end, when she goes to shoot the doll, it doesn't work because no one can stop it, not because she's out of bullets. If you look, her gun is a revolver, which has 6 rounds she only shot of 3 leaving 3 more she pulls the trigger 3 more times, and nothing happened, and it's very rare for all 3 of them to be blanks or empty

[@NH-bg4lu]

I seriously loved this movie so much it was so disturbing and amazing at the same time and I still am singing that song ever since I watched it😌

[@keithredacted8154]

I actually LOVED this movie as someone who didn't know anything going in. I found the tension and cinematography top tier. Im so sad it is divisive.

[@JohnBogna]

I wondered about why he called himself Longlegs, too, and after considering it, I think it was a message to Lee. When they first met, he said, "I think I put my long legs on today." All the other clues were a message to her, so I think he called himself that to try and make her remember everything.

[@e.c.1975]

I refuse to believe that that was Nicolas Cage 💀 Love that this scary movie wasn’t the typical we need “jump scares” for it to be scary or excessive paranormal activity. This was slow paced, creepy, and interesting. Kind of reminded me of silence of the lamb.

[@Karmic_Guide]

This is really eye opening. I managed to miss every one of the devil's cameos when I saw this

[@southparkfan01]

Yes! I LOVE this movie and I LOVE watching you both react! Your Scream Queens reactions made me fall in love with the channel!

[@RachelLovestheRain]

Love you guys! You have a great sense of humor, and are an adorable couple. ❤ 😊

[@KattVonTease]

100% agree 🥰🥰

[@Allonsy305]

My birthday is on February 14th, So I feel personally targeted by LongLegs, but I love every single reaction to this genuinely frightening and complex film.

[@candy2325]

Oh no 😅 mines is February 15 so I’m saved I guess lol. February birthdays unite ✊

[@daijahw]

Birthday Twin 🎂

[@McZute]

mine also falls on feb 14th, i love that this movie targets a very specific part of the audience a little more like this lmfao

[@gstogie]

The movie overall was okay, maybe I was expecting more because it was so hyped up. But Cage killed it, his dollmaker character was top tier creepy.

[@LavenderViolet536]

Agreed! Great performances, good building of tension, some original ideas.... but the ending kept it from being really amazing. It was way overhyped, which is unfortunate. I think I would have liked it a bit better if my expectations hadn't been so high going in.

[@SOL-qc2bb]

​@@LavenderViolet536 I feel like the tension never paid off and as a result it kind of became boring past the thirty or forty minute point.

[@Shyknit]

To me it was way better and scarier when they didn't show his full face. Also not knowing why he looked like that unless you've seen interviews or something didn't make sense to me, some backstory would have been nice even if it made the movie longer. Spoiler: Also why was it the dad's being forced to commit the murders rather than the daughters?

[@timn3864]

They atleast succeeded with the marketing...

[@OVTRA]

Yeah, the reviews kinda misled the audience. Shame

[@OVTRA]

This movie was done poorly by the critic and reviewers, saying this is the "scariest movie of the year" is a bit ... unfitting. "The most unsettling/unnerving/eerie movie of the year?" *It fits.* This movie does benefit from a second watch. _Look everywhere._ See a figure in the background for a second? _You might not be hallucinating._ Foreshadowing? _You bet._ Connections to The Exorcist? _You might want to go back to that "Georgetown" line, detectives._ If you see a reason why a character act a certain way, there is a reason behind them. There's a lot to the story and the movie if you dive deep enough and analyze stuff, but on first watch through, most of the people won't get everything figured out. *It is a way more satisfying movie when you go deep dive into it, just like the detective :)* Personally, on the third rewatch and still having new pieces being picked up and connected.

[@deadsetondreams1988]

I literally don't even believe when they say that because they honestly say that about EVERY dang movie that comes out XD

[@Shyknit]

This movie scared me a little when I got home around doorways lol but at the time watching it in th theater I took comfort in the fact I would NEVER go outside looking for someone dangerous alone at night AND leave my door wide open

[@KattVonTease]

Omg love love your reactions ❤❤ snuggled in bed, raining outside, nice cup of hot chocolate, super comfy, so happy i found your channel ❤🥰🥰

[@DC4L92]

Ok but why am I so late to the party noticing Cody’s hair is gorgeous!!!

[@thehorrorbandwagon]

I keep telling him to show it off more!!

[@xDezxdisasterx]

Out of all the reactions been waiting on this to see what Cody's thoughts are. Such an amazing film. So happy for Cage the past few years finally getting his praise ❤

[@bpo1975]

Neon’s other big horror film of 2024 is coming to streaming in a couple of weeks, CUCKOO. And it’s even weirder than LONGLEGS.

[@candy2325]

Loved that movie 🍿 I hope they react to that too it’s such a mind fuck 😂

[@RonPaul-v8j]

Writer / director Oz Perkins said one inspiration was hearing that police found a box with a life size replica of jonbenet ramsey wearing her clothes in the basement of her house . The same basement she was unalived in . A case still unsolved after 30 plus years Oz is the son of anthony perkins , better known as norman bates from psycho ( 1960 )

[@Lavonda_]

“Let me iiinnnn” 🎵

[@Lavonda_]

Damn I wish you didn’t call the number bc the joy in my heart when I saw Nicholas Cage as Long Legs on the theater screen. Momma. I shifted in my seat and thought, I’m finna have a time ❤

[@thebookgeek87]

This is my favorite horror of the year so far. Loved it

[@juliapacchiana6092]

I looked forward to this more than the actual movie

[@GeekyCheekyJ]

You guys should totally do a podcast for this movie as there is so much to talk about!

[@rozwynn2349]

I love this movie, I walked in totally blind loved it! Nick was amazing I didn't even know he was in it. Hope you guys enjoy.

[@xxWicKedWayZxx]

So glad I found this channel. One of my favorites right now

[@Calliefornia923]

I’m so happy I got to rewatch this with Cody because I left the theater feeling like a moron 😂 I had no idea what was going on lol

[@kristincavalli9740]

❤ I always love how Sergio always asks Cody whats goin on in the movie lol. Love u guys

[@gallowsspecter]

YASSSSS I WAS WAITING FOR YOU GUYS TO WATCH THIS 🔥

[@thaisttx]

I had no idea what to expect from it and it was completely insane. I LOVED it sooooooo much and I'm gonna watch it again and again but I do get people who disliked it

[@prayingbanshee]

My first thought after watching Longlegs was: “it makes no damn sense… compels me though”. And it did, I kept thinking about it throughout the evening until the pieces finally clicked into place. The plot has a few holes here and there but the cinematography, the sound design and the performances from the cast makes up for it imho. I’m excited to see see your reaction and what you guys thought about the movie! 🍿❤

[@CMinorOp67]

25:10: “There was a devil in there!” “What the f*€

[@badlilkitty96]

YES! I love Cody's theory!!! I never thought of that!!! ❤🖤💯🥰 Awesome video as usual!!! Daddy Longlegs. 🥶😹

[@masteronionnorth2341]

I was blown sway by this movie. I saw it again and it was fun catching all the little hints I missed the first time. One of the best horror movies I've ever seen. The director confirmed that it was the Devil's plan all along to get Lee to kill her mother. Just for fun....

[@rachelhusk3565]

I saw this movie 3 times. Loved it.

[@lustigrrfuks]

If Longlegs was a Cosmic Horror Movie instaed of the Satanic Stuff, it would have been outstanding

[@Louise-wk5yf]

A clue I picked up is when the mom first called she said "someone's birthday's coming up".

[@BreedableVaporeon0978]

Im so glad I saw this film the last day it was in theaters it’s so good

[@joshuah9109]

The marketing for this was brilliant. For a limited time, theaters offered one free ticket for anyone who's birthday was on the 14th of any month.

[@sugardares]

Oz Perkins said he was inspired by his own family and the lies parents tell to protect their children. A pretty brutal way of doing it!

[@joshuah9109]

Let me be clear, I did like this movie. That opening is well done and creepy AF!! the lead isn't given enough credit (imo) she was the lead in It Follows and I didn't recognize her despite really liking that movie, I truly felt the burden she was under throughout the film, I didn't like her at first, but I grew to care and that's impressive. Cage can play crazy in his sleep by now, but that shouldn't detract from the fact that he was phenomenal in this film! I just wish I saw it before the hype🫤. I love horror, so perhaps I'm becoming a bit jaded, but while I liked LONGLEGS, I didn't love it and it wasn't scary...TO ME. I think horror and comedy have one thing in common, it's all subjective. What scares me (THE EXORCIST, HEREDITARY, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS) won't scare everyone and vice versa. I liked this movie, but damn, I really wish I could say I'm someone who loves it☹️.

[@GoblinKnutz]

23:12 the swaying longlegs is doing the mom was doing as well when on the bed with Lee. I noticed it after longlegs did it and knew something was up with the mom.

[@Bballallday32]

I just watched this yesterday. Perfect timing H.B. 🖤

[@Artichoke_m3_daddy]

Agent Browning is the doctor to the fae in "Lost Girl". Ooooohhhh that would be a good series to watch. I'll definitely be in attendance for it ❤❤❤

[@MellyMell07]

Y'all are like one of the only reactors that caught all the "devils in the details!" Bravo!!

[@ChristaBlack-gn8ys]

I luv the hand claw scratch in the intro ❤

[@salliejones6002]

me as a June 14th bday was very scared watching this one lol

[@candy2325]

Oh no 😂 I’m lucky my birthday is February 15 ..one day off 😅

[@idelispizarro4091]

I can understand why some people don’t like this movie because of going into with certain expectations and how people hyped it up. Also that it was compare to Silence of the Lambs now I have never seen it and I didn’t know they compared Longlegs to Silence of the Lambs lol. However, I actually really loved Longlegs! The on purpose long shots, the music and Nicolas Cage killed it (literally) in this movie! It made me feel so unsettled and uncomfortable after I left the theater I still can’t stop thinking about it! The fact that he was living downstairs in their home making the dolls the entire time hell no…Plus that whole scene with her in the woods creeped I hate the woods especially at night I can’t do it 😂😂

[@jinxysaberk]

just can’t comprehend why a movie with a third act full of half asses explanations to actual interesting questions they presented. This movie didn’t just not stick the landing it fell flat on its face

[@idelispizarro4091]

@@jinxysaberk that’s fair I get it

[@faithb23]

All of the mothers are offered the same deal as Lee’s mom, longlegs says that during the interrogation, it isn’t because of the dad that she got the deal but I’m sure there being no dad has something there

[@isaiahdominguez8882]

Wish you guys cover this on your podcast!

[@reesetwist2290]

Yoo the way Nic Cage said "Cuckoo" sounded just how Stu Pickles said it in rugrats when he fell off the roof.

[@GeorgeAlexander3110]

I had a lot of fun with this movie!

[@jamiemonroy1335]

It's crazy how much Sergio got right about Nick Cage's character. HIs character does have a "background story" of being a rocker and the over excessive use of plastic surgeries which explains the look. @Madmorph Movie Club explains it all in two videos on the movie

[@TheLadyAmaranth]

Do Hereditary and Midsommar !!! 🎉 Also if you’re looking for something super disturbing (if you haven’t already) Something Strange About the Johnsons. I think that’s the title…

[@flor8567]

if i didn't recognize nick cage's voice i would've never guessed that was him. this was an incredible film, one of my favorites of the year so far.

[@Castlependragon]

Love that Rocko's Modern Life shirt!

[@joshuah9109]

Right!!!

[@RckrGrl2010]

I can’t be the only one that wants a petty pumpkins and horror bandwagon collabbbb ❤❤❤

[@funty420]

fr

[@mollyt1296]

Never this early. Love you guys! I def was over hyped for this n it didnt quite hit the mark, but upon a rewatch I was a lil more impressed with it.

[@jinxysaberk]

i’m ngl. I watched this full movie because of your reaction. the first 12 minutes of the video had me hooked. Couldn’t wait to watch it. I finished it and honestly i hated it so much. I thought the questions they raised were very interesting and each and every one of them had an awful explanation that had me rolling my eyes

[@crashwatson7844]

Y’all are witty and I love it

[@edwardpolenzani1039]

One thing I'm confused about is which murder was meant to complete the inverted triangle? Carrie Anne by jumping off the roof? Or Ruby's family?

[@casonhall5268]

Favorite scene in the movie is right at the beginning when her partner is shot at the door. Its so fucking visceral and sudden.

[@twsarahh]

The antagonist looking like Brandi Glanville is making me scream

[@money1137]

The main actress has such an interesting cadence to her voice . It distracted me the whole movie lmao

[@katchii93]

new movie reaction lets goooo

[@BrandonJames2016]

Definitely not the scariest, goriest, or most disturbing horror movie of the year. However it’s a great serial killer movie but I was unnerved quite a bit for the first two acts. Overhyped but thankfully I went in with modest expectations and had I went in with the hype train I probably wouldn’t have liked this movie. Strange how religion has been quite the common element used in horror movies this year lol.

[@DadoPanda]

I felt like the ending was a bit poor, I couldn't take it seriously. The whole acting of the family ''hey look we are possessed so we are acting possessed like possessed people do in movies about possessed people.''

[@OVTRA]

@@DadoPanda I mean they are indeed possessed, so I don't know man what else do you want them to do in terms of acting that scene?

[@candy2325]

@@DadoPandauhhh they were possessed 😅

[@DadoPanda]

​@@OVTRA Yes they were possessed so they had them act like kids would when playing possession.

[@DadoPanda]

​@@candy2325Yeah and this is "possession 101" acting like children, like every cheap show or movie like Charmed would make possessed people act.

[@anjealousanaconda9692]

After several watches I do like it a lot better ❤

[@natalievqz]

Welp I wouldn’t have made it 😂 my birthday is the 14th of June . Love the reaction !

[@missgingerlocksYT]

"WTF I keep missing these!!!!" LMFAO

[@candy2325]

Omg I was thinking today I hope you guys react to this movie and lo and behold I see the notification 🥳 super happy. I saw this movie with my boyfriend in theater and it was definitely disturbing. I love love love the cinematography of the movie and that it was shot on film it makes it more gritty. You guys should react to the movie Cuckoo! That’s another movie distributed by Neon that has horror and some mind control in it 😊