Longlegs - Movie Review | Believe the Hype | Uncomfortably Brilliant

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Longlegs - Movie Review | Believe the Hype | Uncomfortably Brilliant
First part of the review is spoiler-free. The second part is a little bit of an ending explained with spoilers.
Longlegs is a 2024 American crime horror thriller film written and directed by Osgood Perkins and produced by Nicolas Cage. The film stars Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Michelle Choi-Lee, Dakota Daulby, and Kiernan Shipka with Cage also starring as the film's titular antagonist.
Directed by Osgood Perkins
Written by Osgood Perkins
Produced by
Dan Kagan
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Nicolas Cage
Dave Caplan
Chris Ferguson
Starring
Maika Monroe
Nicolas Cage
Blair Underwood
Alicia Witt
Michelle Choi-Lee
Dakota Daulby
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[@Darren-sn4ki]

I love the slow burn of the folilm it’s the most disturbing film and serial killer film in years ❤definitely going too see it again

[@davidjordan7951]

Just back from seeing it, loved it, the cinematography was top tier and it was so suspenseful, 8/10 for me

[@starvedeggman7177]

Alicia, Nicolas and Maika are the diamonds of this film!

[@theshapeshadow]

It was excellent. The story, cinematography, lighting, set design and sound design elevated this to my favourite this year. I love a slow burner but it’s hard to find the balance and some movies can fall flat but this one made sure the pacing was perfectly executed and it unfolded so menacingly towards the heart pounding climax. It left me with a malevolent feeling and I think that’s because the sound design played with subliminal noises that crept under my goose pimpled skin. 9 out of 10 for me. I took one mark away because I had figured out the twist halfway but it was executed so eerily that I didn’t mind at all.

[@blueriverlore]

Thanks for the spoiler warning, Barry. I have tickets to see this tonight at the Regal Theater.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Enjoy, my friend!

[@blueriverlore]

@@WolfmansGotNards It was ok but not what I expected. I'd give it a 5/10. Very slow.

[@BourbonJazzyLife]

I really disliked this & can’t remember being so at odds with all the critics. The cool look & sound carried me about 40 minutes until the lack of foundation made this fall completely flat for me. Felt like a talented art student who skipped too many important days at film class.

[@thatonegeeksite5251]

Same. It’s just mediocre. It’s definitely not as great as everyone is making it out to be.

[@BourbonJazzyLife]

@@thatonegeeksite5251 absolutely terrible. Zero tension with our main character after we find out the killer doesn’t kill anyone. The only way she’d be in trouble is if she got married & adopted a 9 year old with the right birthday. Way too contrived for its own good.

[@BourbonJazzyLife]

@@thatonegeeksite5251 and honestly it’s pissng me off. Especially when Maxxxine was a million times better with a simple story. Really can’t stand this pretentious bullshit. Art dorks taking their boring films no one wants to see into horror with a large built in fan base. Repulsive honestly.

[@odysseymusicrelations2752]

@@BourbonJazzyLifemaxxxine was boring and the worse outta its trilogy. The story lacked any impact. It’s the very definition of what you are calling this film.

[@odysseymusicrelations2752]

@@BourbonJazzyLifeI do to extent agree this film is made for artists. It’s detailed and not everything is so straight forward with some of the interesting facts being suddenly alluded too like the dolls being made of parts of the main character or that her “psychic abilities” are the devil actually leading her down this path as a sick game. I get how someone couldn’t like this film but saying it lacks tension but has great cinematography is incredibly perplexing. Apart of why the cinematography is great is bc it’s makes the view unsettled and watching every corner and doorway. You fear for what’s going to happen every-time a character is center screen or at an angle with the background in shot. Also side note, the killings were specific to how longlegs choose them. But anyone could’ve been a causality. There are Several of characters in the movie that are killed without have a family or child spot of

[@dogtanion9124]

Thanks for the review Barry looking forward to this. I stopped before spoilers 🎉

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Good stuff! Hopefully you caught enough to be interested.

[@jarredah]

I guess I’m in the minority. I didn’t love the movie. The story got silly in the 3rd part, and it exposition dumped a lot near the end. Nicholas Cage wasn’t bad, but I didn’t find his look or acting to be that menacing. The singing really took me out… The satanic element was very subtle and almost nonexistent beyond spooky shadows in the background. Maika Monroe was terrific tho, as always. SLIGHT SPOILERS: The doll thing with the orbs just did not do anything for me. And before people attack me or try to say it, I understood the movie. I didn’t have high expectations because I know better, but it didn’t fully “go there” or deliver. From the brilliant marketing and nice trailer, I just expected a less goofy story/twist 5.5/10

[@jakemoney4963]

I agree

[@WolfmansGotNards]

That's a fair assessment of the film. Clearly, you understood it, but it just wasn't for you. At least you have a reason and you didn't just say "worst movie ever!" like a lot of people do. Respect!

[@KallmeGhostface]

Oh my God, same. Like I enjoyed it, but felt like the 3rd act was rushed and the resolution weak. It maintained a genuine creepiness for the first 2 acts, but as soon as a certain someone delivered an exposition dump narration, I felt seriously let down. It reminds me of how people say the movie Sinister lost them once the supernatural elements came fully into the picture. Sinister actually worked for me (shifty ghost children aside), but with this movie, it fell flat the minute all of that stuff was revealed. Still liked the movie a lot, but didn't feel like it was anywhere near as dark or disturbing as I initially thought it was gonna be.

[@stevensmith3523]

[9/10] I agree with you somewhat. I loved it but I think near the end they showed Longlegs too much and his level of creepiness went down as soon as you knew exactly what he looked like, just a normal, if not a little weird, looking dude. The singing was a bit silly at times it reminded me that Nicholas Cage was behind the makeup. SPOILERS: Would have changed: I wish it stuck to a more ambiguous ending, less supernatural than what happened at the end. Like maybe Cobble and Harker's mom are just both crazy and found each other comforting rather than both being influenced by the devil. I wish the reveal of Longlegs (Nick Cage) was when Harker found the photo in her room rather than cutting to those psychic links. The supernatural elements came in really fast in my opinion. I found is scary because it was just a man that was seemingly stalking these children and Harker. Shifting it to a satanic/occult supernatural force took some of the wind out of the sails. I immediately thought, well we know he's not crazy, or sadistic, he's working for the greatest evil. Which I though made it a bit reductive. But that's just me. Enjoyed: I have to say I really enjoyed the scene when Harker was a kid, the perspective of Longlegs from the mouth down like what a child would see and the reveal was fucking terrifying. I did like Detective Carter. His dialogue was a bit 80s buddy cop type back and forth but I thought it was realistic and a great addition to the story overall

[@thatonegeeksite5251]

100% agree. Extremely disappointing. Wouldn’t recommend it.

[@punkaccino]

Just back from seeing this and I thought it was brilliant. One of those films that leave you feeling weird as you walk out the cinema and back into the real world. So bloody creepy

[@WolfmansGotNards]

I felt the same. So uneasy all the way home.

[@noholdingback4347]

That stretchy noise is so uncomfortable, confusing and scary.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Love it. The sound was on point!

[@LOWBORN-the-LOATHSOME]

Kiernan Shipka stole the show for me.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Not for me. She was ok. And also only in 1 scene.

[@bloodyflicks2937]

Loved it, best film of 2024 to date for me. Haunting

[@joserrapere5928]

I do think she was psychic. She scored high when tested and she was psychic about that first murderer who was not involved in the main story. And it was supernatural in that the dolls put people into a spell to kill.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

That's true. I thought her abilities were there due to the incident in 1974.

[@zamiadams4343]

Great review man, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[@jamesgreen5371]

I feel this is a movie you need to watch a few times to really understand it. I loved it nicolas cage's performance is outstanding. I'd even like to see a prequel about how and why he became longlegs

[@YouTube-tied]

Yeah that could be great and I'm sure Cage is down for that!

[@gavfagan4616]

Cage has stated he wont play a serial killer again after this.

[@Model_Roe]

Random but fun fact Os Perkins was in Legally Blonde lol idk I gagged when I heard that but he does have a role in the movie playing the nerdy guy that is in love with Elle I also heard this movie was influenced by his mom? And Nicolas Cage said his mom influenced his character lol seems like both Os and Nicolas had traumatising relationships with their moms

[@WolfmansGotNards]

A fact that people don't talk about is that Oz Perkins' mother was killed in the Flight 11, the first plane to his the Twin Towers.

[@Model_Roe]

@@WolfmansGotNards Ohhhhh I didn't know that yeah I watched an interview where Nicolas Cage said Os told him the movie was based on his parents marriage I also know his dad played Norman Bates in Hitchcock's Psycho

[@jamiewilshaw3595]

I've got back from seeing longlegs just over an hour or so ago. This film is my favourite so far of this year. 🎃🎃👍👍

[@Simon-cq6jf]

Maybe 'old Charles Bowles' had a motive 😉 Nick Cage was tremendous and the overall mood atmosphere was on point.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Maybe Cage could play Charlie Bowles lol.

[@TurinJawn]

Holy smokes! Barry is a FBI agent?

[@WolfmansGotNards]

You're under arrest! lol

[@TurinJawn]

@@WolfmansGotNards😂

[@angelakorang816]

Ok this is my honest review.. was expecting sooo much from this movie especially being compared to "Silence of the Lambs" (one of my favourites) ..not a Nicholas Cage fan at all - but everyone said his role in this movie was not like anything he has ever done.... the story line did not make sense, the main female actress did not connect with the audience or have any character development. The storyline was week - there was no real plot. Nick Cage's character was overdone - the key to Silence of the Lambs was that you connected with the characters - there was a plot .. Anthony Hopkins (with no over done make up etc) was there to help catch a serial killer... none of this applies. The filming style was good , and there were a few jump scares - but as far as it being a crime thriller - nope because nothing came together. Way too much close ups of the actress playing a sort of physic FBI agent - but no explanation. This film does not hold a candle to Silence of the Lambs or Seven... sorry ...

[@davidg3019]

Unfortunately, I have to disagree. Supernatural element ruined it for me. Maika was great, but Cage's performance is overrated. So disappointed as they said he was unrecognizable. My daughter laughed as he had perfect teeth. Should have had poor dental hygiene (maybe that would have been too much like Red Dragon).

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Not sure why someone so meticulous had to have poor dental hygiene? I think his performance was really good, as mentioned in my review. He certainly wasn't amazing.

[@davidg3019]

@@WolfmansGotNards my daughter felt it would have made him more creepy. but everyone should practice good dental hygiene from an early age.

[@chrisleehaessley]

Masterpiece

[@rjzavala87]

Watching it tonight at 1030. Cant wait.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Woohoo!

[@Matt.Pattinson]

Didn't care for this one, I am afraid. I can appreciate the atmosphere and I really liked the way certain scenes were lit. But I didn't connect with anyone despite the performances. It was a very well-made film but just not for me.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

That's fair. It's not for everyone.

[@vominator]

Did no one else notice Lee's weapon was obviously fake...then turns into a revolver from an auto when she finally uses it... wut???

[@WolfmansGotNards]

I didn't notice that at all.

[@lucasanfilippo5370]

Ok, I made the right decision to see all your review.. I wouldnt love a movie with satanic stuff.. I prefer old style serial killers..

[@nunyabusiness3666]

I real dug it. But I think there was no ambiguity about it. The devil made them do it.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

Sometimes when they go direct it's the best option. I feel they made it obvious but at the same time, we didn't see any proof.

[@nunyabusiness3666]

@WolfmansGotNards They literally showed dark creature looking figures in several scenes, and she (the FBI agent) got a call waking her up and telling her to go to the birthday party at the end? Who called her? (Longlegs was dead) Plus, if it wasn't the devil, then what made the father's (including the senior FBI agent) suddenly kill their families? I thought it was obviously the devil, but I let myself go in movies.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

@@nunyabusiness3666 we can only ever LITERALLY see things in horror movies. But it doesn't mean it was LITERALLY intended. Sometimes we need to see it to start asking the questions if it's supposed to be literal, mental or metaphorical.

[@cjm753bc8]

It was good up until they reveal what was going on.

[@kingslayer2999]

Anthony Perkins had a son ? I could have sworn he was Gay 🤔

[@YouTube-tied]

Maybe he was bi or a donor.

[@kingslayer2999]

@@KZbin-tied No he was with men but eventually Married a woman and had 2 kids. I expect either Bi or in the closet because being Gay was frowned upon in those days.

[@stephenleeclarke]

The trailers were better than the movie

[@WolfmansGotNards]

But all the clips from the trailers were in the movie

[@stephenleeclarke]

@@WolfmansGotNards true, but arranged to be scary and intriguing in a different order. Just an opinion, but the final movie didn’t do it for me sorry.

[@BabyPants420]

Amazing cinematography, great tone and atmosphere. ABYSMAL story telling and plot development.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

abysmal? Come on, now.

[@BabyPants420]

@@WolfmansGotNards how can you defend that ending? Long exposition dumps, tons of loose ends, character development that lead nowhere. I can give specific examples if you would like, but I mean… really, you come on 😂

[@WolfmansGotNards]

I do mention this in my review about the spoon-feeding.

[@CynsCorner]

Got back from the theater not long ago and for me it was a disappointing experience. I was not as impressed with it as I expected to be. :(

[@WolfmansGotNards]

I think it was hyped up to be the best movie ever. It certainly wasn't that. But I still thought it was great. Gutted you didn't like it. 😢

[@CynsCorner]

Me too, man. I really wanted to enjoy this one.

[@iflarnted]

I watched this movie till it stopped. LAME. Nothing to see here.

[@WolfmansGotNards]

I'm glad you didn't stop half-way through!