Longlegs - Movie Review

[@ethankillion786]

My eyes were scanning the backgrounds nonstop in this movie. Big props to the cinematography where door frames, windows, and hallways were always looming in the background.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

@@tylerb.1008 I only seen the devil figure once myself, but I have heard many people say that he is in the movie in many more scenes. Can you give some hints as to where you seen the figure so I can look for him the next time I watch this movie? I have mixed feelings about this film, but I have not been able to stop thinking about it either. I want to know this films secrets.

[@mcmurray360]

Yep that got me so good. Just constant unsettling!!

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

​@@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178My friend whispered to me that she saw it halfway through the film in her mother's house but I only saw it during the "exposition dump", probably the same place you saw it.

[@captainmartinwalker2848]

@@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178 first harker house scene, library scene, shot with longlegs reading.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

@@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep That is when I seen it too, but it was pretty obvious though... Apparently "he" is hidden in the background of many scenes in this movie. "The man downstairs" is the best at hide and seek.

[@Sweetgotham]

"Fuck that door frame" is such a real horror movie experience LOL

[@ju-df2ou]

It's so true! I kept getting distracted by staring at both the door frame and the other side because I just knew something was going to pop up.

[@ju-df2ou]

@aaronsanders6162 I actually haven't seen that yet. It's in my queue though.

[@bradybingham7605]

I hated that door frame.

[@redbluebae4397]

Hahah yes

[@jamps_tv8778]

Totally agreed with fuck that door frame

[@katemacdonald1980]

The color and lighting was so stark and gorgeous. I felt my skin crawl with the shots in Harker's house. There was something in the lighting and the coloring that just made her house seem both cavernous and claustrophobic at the same time. This movie was incredible.

[@cjames1770]

Maybe if they relied on more than colors and lighting the movie would be better lol seriously some film snobs all it takes for them is some color and lighting and they’re sold just like that lol when the movie itself wasn’t very good

[@Joshuanyc73]

@@cjames1770 Who peed in your cheerios? Someone else liked it and you didn't, big deal. If you insist that your POV is the right one, then you are one who is being the snob. Have you ever just considered not being a dick?

[@HORROR4EVER]

oh my god the house shots were absolutely terrifying

[@adambazso9207]

Colors and lightning are a huge part of a film's atmosphere. They are important. Of course if the movie is otherwise without substance, visual gorgeous-ness is not enough. But if the plot, acting and overall quality are good, lightning and visual style enhance the experience.

[@DanEdenIsGone]

If only the story was any good.

[@kristennoelle9447]

Maika played an individual who's experienced severe trauma perfectly...stoic.. won't look you in the eye.. scanning her surroundings constantly.. always hyper vigilant..well done!

[@KayButtonJay]

Honestly I thought she was on the spectrum. To me that makes more sense

[@KillBill808]

@@KayButtonJay I taught the same, the way how she hyper focused on stuff the whole night forgetting time. The way she doesn't know how to be social yet insanely good at catching details etc.

[@GizmoBeach]

Exactly WHAT severe trauma had she experienced? Did you sleep through the part where Cage’s character (with Witt going along with it) puts Lee into trances so she’ll forget he exists, lives in the basement? There was no explanation for her lethargy, or why her “intuitive” abilities were somehow overlooked when she was chosen. She goes from a silent little girl to someone who earned a college degree and joined the FBI…you don’t go through “severe trauma” and do that, the FBI isn’t hiring basket cases to my knowledge. And you’re confusing stoicism with sleepwalking. I’ve enjoyed Monroe’s career since The Guest but her character here is lifeless for the most part.

[@kristennoelle9447]

@@GizmoBeach oops... sorry I had an opinion..my bad😏

[@KillBill808]

@@GizmoBeach why u so mad because you have a different take on her character. Like why you so invested in it if you don't think her character is that good lmao. The way she was brought up also makes her the way she is. And suppressed trauma is still trauma, but don't be mad if you are the one missing the point. And sleepwalking really? You clearly never met anyone who deals with depression or trauma and it shows.

[@IbrahimAbid-uj7xl]

That door frame shot was awesome. At one point someone dropped something in the theatre and everyone just gasped and then laughed. The fear was palpable.

[@SwornSon]

"Fuck that door frame." 😂

[@KoolKeithProductions]

The movie was awful. Can we stop pretending to be artsy?

[@Boombox23]

@@KoolKeithProductionsi swear to god that movie had me crying in the middle of the night because i acctually spent money on this, this movie was one of the worst movies especially horror movie in my whole entire life, i hope there is no sequel and just stop making movies

[@KoolKeithProductions]

@Boombox23 well I didn't think it was that bad lol But it doesn't deserve all the hype it's getting. A good horror I would recommend is that one with the weird looking statue. I forget the name at the moment, but it'll come to me later lol I think Chris reviewed it.

[@Boombox23]

@@KoolKeithProductions is the movie you are talking about called the unholy? per chance?

[@cyberpun2552]

The part where nick cage just screams and sings out of nowhere caught me off guard haha

[@huntrrams]

I’m afraid of the song Happy Birthday now

[@thesilentknight4554]

R E A D Y! Ready for the big ride Baaaaaaaby!!😁🤣

[@aamirrasool2475]

@@huntrramsSAAAAME! “Ha-ppppyy buuurrth-daaaayy Leeeeeeeee haaaarrr-kkkeeeeerrrrrrr” keeps playing in my ears! 😭😭😭😂

[@bobsacamano8041]

@@thesilentknight4554I’m scared Shauny 😂😂😂😂

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

DADDY????!!!! MOMMYYY ???!!!! 😂😂😂 Bruh was just straying to be “Satanic Joker” 🃏 lol

[@Siva_avis1]

That doorframe was on point. I was anticipating something coming out. but nope. You're always on your toes. What an experience.😄

[@james6401]

@@Siva_avis1 because the evil was INSIDE the door 😈

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

This movie is getting a lot of Hate but I thought it was entertaining and seeing Nic Cage play an insane Transsexual killer was awesome

[@freddyandfoxy7526]

The advertising of this movie was pure genius. And i never got so hyped for a horror movie.

[@123rockfan]

Ultimately it let me down. This movie was more of a horror comedy with graphic violence. Not remotely scary or even suspenseful IMO

[@faraz259]

​@123rockfan you talking about the same movie?

[@123rockfan]

@@taylorransen7401 Nicholas cage’s performance was very comedic. Also, a lot of the dialogue was unintentionally funny

[@thefilmeffect6089]

@@123rockfanTo be fair, I love how divisive this movie is because with horror movies it’s almost always a good thing. Everyone is already debating this movie. The Witch, It Follows, The Babadook, Hereditary, and The Lighthouse are among the greatest horror movies of the 2010s and they were all divisive.

[@hotakaofficial]

@@123rockfan not suspenseful?? The whole movie is suspenseful

[@thenae8572]

0/10 Legs weren't even long.

[@nahhhbruhhh]

@@thenae8572 underrated comment 💕

[@trojanhorse4ever]

Feind

[@thenae8572]

@@trojanhorse4ever It's just the truth 🥹

[@FedJimSmith]

I was expecting this film about Daddy Long Legs - those spider like creatures

[@zach367]

Feel like I was in the minority on this one. The film is beautifully shot and the opening hour is extremely tense. I started off loving it but felt like the story completely fell apart by the end.

[@theflight5247]

I really hated it and then it occured to me that it was a psychological thriller, and that Lee Harker is actually dead. She was killed by Longleg when she 8, when she went out of her house. Everything that happens afterwards takes place in her imagination. When I understood that, I was able to follow what was going on.

[@kingbooseph9538]

@@theflight5247 that’s not it but I wish I could perform mental gymnastics like that so that this pile of shit called Longlegs makes sense

[@osvaldotellez2044]

​@@theflight5247I'm sorry, what do you mean she's dead?

[@dretheman123]

The fact of the matter is the writers were confused about what the genre of the film should be. One minute it’s a crime thriller and then the next it’s a supernatural psychological type deal. You gotta pick your poison or things get confusing quickly. My personal take is they should have canned the supernatural “the dolls make them do it” tripe because it just didn’t work and made things feel silly. The writers in my opinion should have just went down the “Seven” based route where Longlegs is mentally perturbed and uses means of indoctrination / manipulation in order to get people to do his bidding. You get to a similar conclusion but that story would be a lot more believable.

[@siddhantghildiyal1489]

@@theflight5247 that makes it even worse. the whole 'it was happening all in her head' thing is just so boring and uncreative

[@Kaiser-qx9ys]

I can’t wait to see the sequel, ‘Shortarms’

[@JayCruz49er]

And the trilogy ender: Fathead

[@Geekspace12]

@@JayCruz49erAnd the spin-off, ‘Mediumback’

[@mr_v8536]

Este guey😂😂😂

[@andrewmceneff2010]

Or "Shortknees"

[@Kaiser-qx9ys]

The prequel, ‘Nobody’

[@Trukap]

This movie was 10/10 fkn weird as hell. Silent theater. Couldn’t hear a breath. It was fkn incredible and super original. Nick Cage performance deserves a damn award!

[@123rockfan]

It felt artificially weird to me. Not that much substance

[@mgkaotic]

Was it weird like Mandy or was this actually good?

[@Trukap]

@@mgkaotic This movie is hella weird. But in a good way. A chilling and suspenseful way. If you like slower paced builds you’ll love it. If not, it may not be your cup of tea. It feels very real. Like an in depth serial killer hunt that turned into a true crime documentary.

[@123rockfan]

@@mgkaotic it’s definitely weird in the Mandy way. Nicholas Cage is hilarious and over the top. Like an SNL skit. Its not scary IMO. Apparently I’m in the minority though

[@Obscura-pg1mk]

How much gore is it? I'm not in the mood to see blood and guts.

[@xalexeastx]

People will talk about Nic Cage, but let's be fully clear... this is the Maika Monroe show! I was completely captivated from start to finish. It's one of the creepiest movies I've seen in years.

[@andrewcruz3837]

Her character was was so mid

[@invadermarkb]

she was very good in it, I love her in IT Follows too

[@Jaugzor]

I don't know, I feel like she was equally miscast here as she was in the horrible Independence Day sequel.

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

​@@invadermarkbFrom what ik it follows will have a sequel

[@thatakwardlatinguy8773]

Eh, her character was boring and her acting range didn’t really extend from just being 😐 for the whole movie. Even hen she cried she just seemed completely bored for acting in the movie. Similar to myself in the theater.

[@keanspivey9803]

I loved the cinematography of this movie. It added so much to the suspense and foreboding atmosphere of the film. I too was scanning the background constantly expecting to see something. Sometimes you would and sometimes you wouldn’t and you’d never expect it. That kept me on edge the entire time. And when Perkins decided to do a bit of a jump scare they weren’t cheap or overused. They were perfectly timed in a place you least expected it. All of them got me!

[@msingleton]

Feeling threatened while walking through the horror section of a video store was such an amazing experience. Incredible box art! I’ll never forgot the fear.

[@davidsantacarla]

Here’s my advice, guys: go in with no expectations and let the movie unfold. Take it in, enjoy it. Let Perkins and Cage hypnotize you. It’s so soothing.

[@hulkfan97]

Havent seen any trailer. All I know is that my boy Nic Cage is in it abd tgat he plays a serial killer

[@gilesdavis100]

For the first half then down hill imo

[@Trukap]

@@davidsantacarla that’s what I’ve been saying! I saw no trailers. Had no hopes. Turned out I absolutely loved it. No complaints.

[@olysgba]

i very much second this. i came in with extremely high expectations due to the prior feedback and reviews i had seen and came out a little underwhelmed. still an amazing movie that should stand as a pinnacle in horror history

[@thecodebrief]

By virtue of watching a review from stuckmann no less - I think we've passed "no expectations" lol

[@dougdeveloper8850]

RIP Jonathan Demme. I’m sure he is up there in movie director heaven bragging to all his colleagues that every well received serial killer movie will be judged against The Silence of the Lambs until the end of time.

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

Se7en as well

[@ericsong5155]

Zodiac too

[@Joshuanyc73]

@@notmyrealpseudonym6702 Good call. Se7evn is a phenomenal serial killer movie. and the screenplay is just perfect. It definitely deserves to be on the top ten list. But Silence of the Lambs introduced the world to Hannibal Lector, one of the greatest villains of all time. John Doe was devious and scary but I didn't think he was going to eat my face off. There have been several kick ass portrayals of Hannibal over the years, but nobody elevated that role better than Anthony Hopkins. His performance left a permanent stain on our national pysche, so wide and so dark that this fictional man, along with this fictional name have become synonymous with real life depravity. "It was a scene so horrifying that even Hannibal Lector would blush." Everyone knows what that means. If Silence of the Lambs sets the bar for serial killer films, which movie sets the bar for ghosts and the like? Poltergeist? That clown scared the shit out of me.

[@Islandgirl873]

@@ericsong5155 Zodiac is so great.

[@LaraRoxx1980]

Silence of the Lambs is my favorite. I’m he won an Oscar award for his work.

[@Smallfrye]

A group of teenage girls sat directly next to me in the theater and clearly thought this was going to be a "insidious" style horror movie. They talked the ENTIRE time and were so woefully confused I almost felt bad.

[@nilanavesa]

why is it always the teenage girl that destroys our watching experience bruh

[@derekthedullard]

I hope that you told them to be quiet

[@MrThebeast115]

Insidious really did ruin the horror genre

[@razrxo]

Ohhhh I would’ve offed myself ngl 😭

[@davidvenom]

You felt bad? The ruined the experience for everybody around them and you felt bad? I would have dumped my drink on them (not really, but you know)

[@mnkmnk-mj6mx]

The film plot twist was really disappointing for me... Which is kinda sad because for the first acts i was really invested in the movie.

[@pressxfordoubt-x]

Exactly how I felt.

[@johnknight5000]

X2

[@JordiR243]

Same for me too. Great premise with a below average ending

[@kalethsrealm9513]

@@JordiR243 i dont get the hype. when the movie ended i was like: "... really? thats it?"

[@spencergadoury]

The marketing for this movie was so damn good that the movie really disappointed me

[@volatile69]

It's boring you're actually just being realistic

[@brucelau2023]

That advertising for this movie was nothing but genius truly

[@angeladavies677]

Yeah the advertising was great so what a let down!!

[@SCharlesDennicon]

I loved it... until I watched the film. Now, I'll go as far as calling it false advertising. The most iconic element of the trailer, the weird-ass noise that the bad guy is supposed to make, is nowhere to be found in the film.

[@amirmurray9916]

i agree the trailer made the movie 10x scarier lol...but the film was still good

[@SilentButDudley]

The marketing team needs to be commended

[@KillteeLenny]

Exactly because they tricked the fuck out of us

[@THEEVANTHETOON]

Longlegs had one of the best trailers I've ever seen. Creepy af but gave absolutely nothing away about the movie.

[@KillteeLenny]

@@THEEVANTHETOON there was nothing to give away... lol

[@LaurenJacksonlocs29]

@@KillteeLennyright on the money 😂

[@highlandspeaker]

The best part of the movie was the trailer, everything else was mid.

[@katestrayer1825]

Literally just left the theater. Wow. So full of dread. Such good performances. I’m glad I live in the internet age where I can watch video essays and analysis about the movie because there a lot to unpack. 10/10.

[@Trukap]

@@katestrayer1825 YES 10/10

[@ironbran12]

Dude stop!!! Stop over hyping this movie. Smh

[@nose2814]

I just left the theater as well. In my honest opinion, I'd rate it a 7.5-8/10. The build up is so damn good and terrifying, then that last last little bit where she goes back home, felt like such a waste. Don't know if it's a build up to something else, but the payoff fell really flat.

[@katestrayer1825]

@@ironbran12 let me enjoy things

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

@@nose2814 they def rushed the fck out of that ending. The “twist” wasn’t twistin honestly cause by like 40 mins in, you kinda were piecing together where it was going n some of the dialogue was really dumb. Elite VIBES tho! I agree is a 7/10 for sure

[@rebeccabartlett2317]

We saw this movie yesterday and thought it was horrible. I have no idea what the film reviewers are talking about. Most of it doesn't make sense and wasn't even scary.

[@bengreenwood1734]

This type of horror isn't for everyone. If you're a fan of slow, creepy, under the skin psychological horror, this is for you. I guess that's not your type

[@dretheman123]

@@bengreenwood1734 It has nothing to do with the pacing nor the type of movie that it is, it’s everything to do with the storyline. The best way to explain this film is it’s Seven meets Annabelle which is silly and doesn’t work. It was like a poorly executed version of Sinister.

[@CYB3RC0RP]

@@bengreenwood1734 After seeing this movie, I have to say, acting like people who don't like it just don't get "slow, creepy, under the skin psychological horror" is kinda backhanded and ridiculous. It's a bad script dressed up with artsy cinematography.

[@bengreenwood1734]

@@CYB3RC0RP each to their own guys

[@samuraisquidgeek.7724]

@@rebeccabartlett2317 this movie was sh*t 👍😂

[@a_Cynthia_Main]

Holy shit! I immediately thought of Cure as well! The dream-like feel, the oppressive sense of atmosphere and the disorientation and paranoia it can cause...there are also wide angle shots where the characters feel far away or just out of reach and you're looking all over the screen anticipating something to appear and sometimes it does, and other times it doesn't, but you're always questioning what you might've just seen. Keeps you on your toes and feels so intense. Definitely my kind of horror!

[@Do0msday]

The trailer for this movie was a work of art. The suspense/build up was intense. And that music was EERIE AS HELL. This is one of those movies that I cannot wait to add to my collection.

[@theoneders2056]

They've already announced a 4k disc release 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@Do0msday]

@@theoneders2056 music to my ears -- especially if the sound design is as good as that trailer.

[@theoneders2056]

@@Do0msday I loved the movie, just watched it earlier today. I wouldn't say it's perfect but it did a great job at being eerie and providing a great score and cinematography.

[@MoniqueFoto]

I know EXACTLY the fear of just walking by a VHS tape at the video store! The Horror section always gave me chills. Can’t wait to see this film!

[@adambazso9207]

I went to a VHS rental store like Panos Cosmatos and a lot of other people did, I guess, when I was younger and the VHS-covers of the horror-section fascinated me endlessly. I imagined how the plot could be and was in awe, how these kind of realistic, creepy and disgusting effects are even possible. Later I saw most of these films, but those visits really spurred my imagination. 😊

[@heavenlycute]

Same here! As a kid in the 80s, I was way too scared to watch anything from the horror section but I was deeply fascinated by all the covers (and the cardboard stands!).

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

you must be ancient af !!!!!

[@adambazso9207]

@@FranklinHicks-qs4gs Just 41... that's not very young anymore but not very old either. :D

[@thex6992]

@@heavenlycute When I was a kid in like 2005 I accidentally walked through the 18+ dvd section in a store and I remember being terrifyied yet mesmerized by some covers of the horror movies. I can still remember one in particular, it had something like a clown (?) or jester with a white face, red eyes and red hair (its not IT by stephen king Ive seen that one) I think he had a hat on amd the backgrounf was red orange, maybe with some leaves. I still want to know what that movie was called bc I couldnt read that well yet back then. I magined what the movie was like and got horrified by my own imagination once more😂

[@TheSiemek]

I just came back from the theater with my wife. The movie is really good - especially Cage, camera work and sound design. I am not really happy about the ending but that’s my only pet peeve. Atmosphere is amazing - uncomfortable, uneasy and dreadful. It feels like something in between X-files, Hereditary and Zodiac. I love it!

[@TheSiemek]

The entire opening sequence is the best part of the movie in my opinion. You’ve got that VHS feel and it’s genuinely creepy.

[@hotakaofficial]

I liked the ending but I think it could've been great if they added another 5-10 minutes to flesh it out/build on it a bit more

[@BumpkinLord18]

The ending was ass and I kinda hate that it had to be supernatural

[@shawnhilliard]

​@anthonygray6570 Agreed. The tone was great but the second I realized they were going supernatural, I knew I was leaving the theater disappointed.

[@hotakaofficial]

@@BumpkinLord18 Then why did you watch the movie? It wasn't a secret it was supernatural? There was satanic and demonic references and imagery in literally all the promotional material

[@IamGrowth]

Amazing movie. Sticks with you for days. Good luck with your movie premiere man! Can’t wait to see it

[@maaax2105]

saw it yesterday. god damn i cant put into words how much the ending fucked me over. the entire movie, i was invested. cinematography alone is beautiful, couldnt compare it to anything ive seen in a while. im fully with you in that it blew me the fuck away and i was so ready to call it a masterpiece, then the last 20-30 mins happened. i cannot explain just how disappointed i was. rip man, i was enjoying things so much :/

[@Not4Sale37]

If you've never experienced a psychotic episode from a friend/family member where you don't recognize them...be grateful. But I re experienced this with Cages performance in the vehicle, after he leaves the store. Chilling

[@alexarias5717]

Wow I'm really sorry about that!

[@AnthonyNelms]

I am that friend/family member

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

I think some people will be taken out of the film by Cage's performance, but I do agree with you that it is accurate... He may seem over the top, but I think it is a good portrayal of someone who has completely lost their mind and cannot relate to other humans any longer. The scene in the store with the girl hits hard because it is something I walk by everyday on the way to work. Just a completely lost and insane soul. I was not creeped out by him in that scene... I actually pitied him... It was a very strange feeling it gave me.

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

Bruh just kinda gave me “Satanic Joker” 🃏 vibes honestly 😂 regardless, he killed it

[@NashDayZ]

@@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178 his scream sounded like Big Daddy in Kick Ass lol.

[@ikesours6558]

How to combat hype: If it looks good, give it a shot. If anyone says, "Beware of hype", consider the source. They may not have the same taste as you. And, with any entertainment at any point in your life, nothing is automatic.

[@FueledFromFiction]

Absolutely true. After hyping myself up to see this film for a month, expecting it to be life-changing, it actually being “great” felt disappointing by comparison.

[@ironbran12]

Way over hyped. All these youtubers .......smh.

[@odoaceroftheneoromanempire7178]

You make a very good point about "hype." If the marketing was not as good as it was, and if the critic reviews were not as overblown as they were, would people have liked the movie more? I think so... I myself became entranced by the trailers and critic reviews, and then seen the movie and left with very conflicting views on it. I think it is well crafted, well shot, and a very good slow burn for about 70 minutes, but the last 25 minutes of the "payoff" to the slow burn is not really worth it. It might benefit from multiple viewings, but not many will have the patience to see it again... I loved the way the movie was shot though, and will see it again simply because of that and to see if there is anything I missed.

[@alexxx5749]

thank you so much for saying this! This is EXACTLY how I feel!!! It had a very underwhelming “pay off” as well and if it hadn’t been so over hyped you’re right I might have actually liked it more

[@holy5639]

It’s gotta jus be the suspense a1 but felt let down from such a weak climax at the end like come on we saw that coming from a mile away and it wasn’t even that scary

[@MadcapMatt]

Saying you'd do anything for longlegs was very Kiernan Shipka of you

[@pelicanphuucker4life]

Longtime fan who's not watched in a good while. Crazy to see how big your channel has become. Just finished Longlegs and came to hear a second opinion!

[@tonybarnes2920]

I've been a long-time sub, but honestly haven't been watching lately. I checked in, because I noticed some BS talking about how you'd "gone soft" or whatever, mad because you're not crapping on movies. Glad to see you're still at it and actually still love your style. Not everything has to be crapping on things to be somehow "valid". People don't understand that finding out how the sausage is made changes how the sausage tastes to you and gives you a newfound respect for the sausage makers. Being negative doesn't make you smart, it just makes you negative and if you're going to be churning out more content like this, I'm here for it. I'm totally going to check out Longlegs, now.

[@madz2013]

HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU CHRIS ON THE PREMIER!!! That such SUCH a huge accomplishment and I couldn't be more proud as someone who's been watching since the beginning. Wish I could attend :(

[@dayvjones245]

My local cinema was sold out in Ireland, genuinely happy and surprised that was the case.

[@kanem5moone]

Same here in carlow

@@kanem5moone same here in Cork tonight, completely captivated the entire auditorium. Incredible movie!

[@dylansantana651]

Killarney theater was packed!

[@Firstclasshorror]

Same in Wexford

[@raymofarrell19]

​@kanem5moone curious as a (reasonably) local guy from Castledermot, was that Omniplex or IMC? Either way, that's very cool and props to the marketing department - I was very hyped up for this movie and I may be going to see it Wednesday night.

[@samanthaw.861]

I can’t wait to see this movie…at home, in the middle of the day, with all the lights on.

[@KainErrow]

Congratulations on Shelby Oaks! I only actually heard about this recently but I was like, “Oh, Neon, that’s a good sign, Longlegs just came out,” and then, “Holy shit, Mike Flanagan?? Why haven’t the night fires been lit?!” and lastly, “Chris Stuckman. Who the fuck is Chris Stuckman?” XD Congrats again, look forward to hearing more.

[@jerryschramm4399]

First, congratulations on the release of "Shelby Oaks". And Nic Cage? Outstanding. And it's so good to see him making a comeback to the mainstream. This movie sounds similar to the 2020 version of "Invisible Man". I never knew that someone staring at an empty chair could be so unsettling.

[@avit.3561]

Can’t wait for the prequel “Daddy”

[@razrxo]

💀

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

Daddy💋

[@huntrrams]

Nah I want one called “Happy Birthday”

[@Phoney72]

In which Nic Cage is totally harmless but very annoying

[@JohnBrown-ut7ug]

Congratulations for being the dumbest thing I've seen on the internet today.

[@Kevinmuckout]

Chris I've been watching you for years and I grew up in the 70's-80's-90's and worked with Blockbuster till the end and you are so on par with my taste, I look forward to every video. I cant wait for Shelby Oaks!

[@DexterWhite-v8i]

I miss Blockbuster. Great times! Thank you for your service.

[@ironbran12]

Over hyped movie

[@fizzygillespie]

I usually agree with him, but this thing was awful.

[@ElaineClush]

There was only one empty seat in my theater at 7pm Thursday. That was so, so beautiful to see.

[@quickiesilver]

Mine too!

[@lesenfantsterribles2119]

Why’s that beautiful? Sorry for asking

[@MideXIII]

You counted?

[@ProfeAdventures]

My showing last night was sold-out. Monday at 7:30pm !

[@MrRobertGillan]

@@lesenfantsterribles2119Because it shows that movie theaters are not dead and people are excited/intrigued to see this film.

[@GizmoBeach]

Perkins’ has said he just liked the sound of the name: Longlegs means nothing, just like this film. Think about the idea behind this sluggish, colorless film: a creep builds creepy-looking dolls that are supposedly “possessed by the devil” in the form of a humming metal ball, then a random stranger who claims to be from some church gives the doll away to parents of a child born on the 14th, in order for Dad to slaughter everyone, rinse and repeat. In what part of the country in the 90’s were parents accepting w/o question such a bizarre “prize” and not telling Mother Mennonite there to get the hell off their porch? There was a germ of a good movie here, but like The Black Phone it’s buried under a mountain of stupid implausibilities, and religious mumbo-jumbo. Compare this drab film to Prisoners, or a Wire in the Blood episode that featured a religion-themed plot, there’s a marked difference in quality and suspense.

[@thekingdommovieschannel]

There should be an Oscar category for marketing and give it to the team on this film.

[@shreygoyal3125]

Legit checked the channel 2 minutes ago for the review AND HERE WE GO

[@chrisbergmanniii59]

I can't wait to see this. The blackcoats daughter is in my opinion an absolute masterpiece.

[@pk251]

you’ll love it then

[@nox5870]

It wasn't ''A Scariest film of the Decade'', But it was definitely an interesting watch, I would definitely recommend it to people who are more into crime/thriller genre, because this is definitely not a horror film. It has horror elements but it wasn't a full blown horror movie from start to finish. There was some unsettling and creepy parts but I never felt truly scared. Nic Cage and Maika Monroe were both great, the actress who plays Lee's mother in the film was fantastic, she was absolutely creepy. But it definitely a type of movie that you need to see twice, it demands that. So I am definitely going to be seeing again but this time alone at home. I just came out of the screening couple of minutes ago, so the movie is very fresh in my mind but I just... I don't know, I need to sit with this movie for a bit and think how I feel about it, because there were stuff I really, really liked and then there were some other stuff that I would put under a question mark. That's why I think it necessary to see it twice. I can say that I think this film should have been either longer or a mini-series, a 1 hour 40 minute runtime is not enough to tell such a story I feel like, there is quite a lot that is left to viewer's imagination, a very ambiguous ending. I don't hate the ending but I do wish we got a conclusion, it felt like we will be getting Longlegs 2 or something... but either way, I can't decide fully on how I feel about this film, I will say I did like it more than I did not like it, but I don't want to go in the details because I am not 100% sure if even the things I did not like I truly don't like you know? But it definitely was an experience that I overall enjoyed but at the same let down by few things, I did feel like it needed to be longer at the very least and the jumpscares were weak... absolutely weak to me. But I will still recommend for anybody to go check it out for yourself, especially like I said before if you are fan of these type of movies (Silence of the Lambs, Seven or Zodiac) then this could be a good time for you. I will say this, this film is definitely also not on par with Silence of the Lambs or Seven in terms of filmmaking, storytelling and etc etc... It definitely pays homage to those films but at the same time brings an interesting unique twist to the movie which I did really like. So yeah, go check it out. I feel like this movie is going to be very divisive, some people will love it some people will like it and some will straight out hate it, it definitely a more of A24 type movie. Also, Nic Cage's performance was definitely something... I did not know how to approach his character... but eventually he did get under my skin but I can see some people straight out laugh at this character because of how ridiculous he is in this. Even I smiled couple of times because Nic Cage was having a lot of fun in this one, oh my oh my... He was chewing every scene, the interrogation scene definitely is going to be a memorable scene from the movie. Gosh, I went on a huge rant.. I need to chill, but at the moment it very hard for me to rate this, I need to wait a bit until I can truly comprehend what I just saw. Oh, I forgot... the sound design and cinematography is chef's kiss.

[@paulemery7353]

I agree. I wanted to be so scared and I was but probably anticipating stuff that didnt happen. It was very vey creepy and the sound made me jump more than the imagery. I found the satanic plot to use others to do stuff with a doll a little overly complex but maybe that's just me. Dolls are so overused in horror or whatever this was and it detracted for me. Cage was enough

[@SwornSon]

I absolutely love the choice to use stationary camera placements throughout and very few moving shots, aside from being perfectly symmetrical.

[@LuminaireNoire]

Thank you so much for the spoiler-free review! I usually keep myself as much in the dark as possible before seeing a new movie (especially by a filmmaker I like; Osgood Perkins has been on my radar since The Blackcoat's Daughter), but Longlegs has me so hyped that I decided to watch your review. I found it most interesting that you say it has parallels to Cure, as that's one of my favorite horror films ever and it has such a uniquely surreal & suffocating atmosphere and aesthetic. Judging from the trailers, I was expecting comparisons to films like Seven and Silence Of The Lambs, but Cure came so out of left field that, coupled with your enthusiasm for this film, has my interest in it even more piqued. I usually go to matinees to save money, but this is one I definitely want to see at night.

[@lilchrisscope]

I saw this movie last night and LOVED it, definitely lived up to the hype for me personally. One of the most enjoyable hour and 45 minutes in a theater I’ve ever had

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

Wow, I just realized the movie is kinda short

[@pk251]

@@TommyDay-kq1jjik it felt super long for me but in a good way, extremely well paced

[@HORROR4EVER]

I really loved the way they pulled off an extremely suspenseful and stressful atmosphere. The cinematography, lighting, sound design, set design, and cage’s acting were fantastic. My only two critiques of the movie are one: i wished they leaned a little farther away from all of the supernatural stuff, and just made it a legit crazy guy who’s really persuasive or knows hypnosis two: i wish they made the ending tie things together a bit more, and maybe given it a little bit more time to finish

[@michaelmacaulay7808]

Our little cinema in New Zealand was sold out for this last night - the movie has a very limited release and its the busiest its been since Barbenheimer. Fantastic that this movie is winning audiences over so much.

[@cjames1770]

Here’s the thing though, it’s not lol lotta people are going based purely on the marketing but the audience score to this point is only 65 percent which isn’t high . I saw it today and I personally wasn’t in any way impressed by it, nobody in the theater seemed to be impressed by it and I wouldn’t be surprised if it has a big dip in their second week. The success they’re having now is based on marketing, this is not a movie that’s going to appeal to a general audience

[@alexsheppard3972]

Same here! What theater did you go to? Mine had Maybe, one? Free seat, but it seems that that person just didn't show up

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

Alice's?

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

​@@cjames1770Maybe because they came with high expectations and have watched the trailer, I haven't watched the trailer and I won't watch the film with high expectations either.

[@emmaboyce8730]

Same here! I was at the Northlands cinema in Christchurch.

[@ericpierrebolduc3447]

Happy for you Chris, can't wait to see Shelby Oaks!

[@baldDluffy]

Lovely to hear NEON has picked up your movie. Can’t wait for that now!

[@ryezio3637]

Chris!! So excited that you're bringing Shelby Oaks to London next month! You NEED to do a fan meet up! Been watching you since 2012 and it would be an honor to meet you the same day I see Shelby Oaks!

[@BEASTxMODE]

Las Vegas AMC was packed! Even a guy with a broken leg on crutches 🩼was in attendance. That’s how hyped up this movie is.

[@corbinschmitz]

Sounds like he showed up with the Wronglegs

[@BEASTxMODE]

@@corbinschmitz 😂

[@evflyleaf]

@@corbinschmitzoh my fof😂

[@mrrational2046]

This movie better get nominated for best cinematography, incredibly shot!

[@productofthe80s]

Literally my FAVORITE thing about LongLegs. Man that cinematography was superb 🤌🏽

[@charlesderosas5577]

Agreed

[@terryburke1489]

Huge congrats that you were at Fantasia Fest. I can’t wait to see Shelby Oaks when it gets that Neon distribution!

[@Joka9512]

Congratulations on your film....I've been waiting for you to drop it👍🎉🎉🎉

[@yurusemasen]

I just watched Longlegs tonight and I absolutely loved the film. The theatre here was also packed and everyone had out loud reactions to certain parts of the film. On my way to my car afterwards there were groups of people standing in the parking lot talking about it and it made me feel excited. Excited that maybe cinema is coming back... maybe people are getting excited about watching films in theatres again. It was truely a perfect cinema-going experience and I felt nostalgia to when I was younger in the 90's and early 00's when everyone went to the theatre nearly every weekend. Also I wish I could travel from my home in Nova Scotia to Montreal to attend Fantasia next weekend but I cant :(

[@fabolousjada5070]

Sorry to break it to ya. No it wont be back. I’m a amc a lister and this nowadays is rare but it’s been a good movie summer ( towards the end ) bikeriders was one of my favorites

[@tyyoegel7373]

genuinely have no words for this. it’s art, it reminded me as to why i love horror. didn’t rely on cheap jump scares and just relied on being unsettling. the actors all did incredible and though the formula seemed familiar, the product was perfect

[@fizzygillespie]

Art? JFC.

[@rakanhouria7075]

Lol its a trash

[@TabathaTMartin]

@@fizzygillespie Your opinion

[@TabathaTMartin]

@@rakanhouria7075 Your opinion

[@jaxxmariecambridge5212]

I gave it a C+. It had the potential to go so much deeper. I thought it was going to be more intense. The storyline was there.... 🤷‍♀️

[@alexmarshall8187]

@@tylerb.1008 It's borderline campy how over the top he is. Between that and the devil eyes fading out this movie was just a huge miss for me

[@smac1684]

It really wasn't good. I mean beautiful cinematography but the plot sucked. It was boring. The main character was less than 1 dimensional

[@virtuex10]

@@smac1684 I've been telling people, "I've never hated a movie so beautifully directed." For me, everything on screen, and the performances were amazing. But as the story unfolded more and more, I was thinking, "Please god, don't go this route..."

[@smac1684]

@@virtuex10 as soon as the scene at the begging when she's talking to the little girl and the girl says " is it scary to be a female FBI agent" I was like oh god....

[@juliovazquez8141]

The ending was so weak, the black mom also died for no reason, she knew what was going to happen.

[@Lo289-im3ip]

Congrats on ur movie! Hope to see both films in the near future 🖤

[@ashleysmith3433]

Congratulations on Shelby Oaks!! 🎉

[@Li-4-4]

I LOVED how there was a touch of HBO and Stephen King’s The Outsider with a certain character. Nick Cage was absolutely brilliant, and I’m actually afraid of him now😂😂 The sound design, INSANE!! ❤❤ Easily the BEST horror film of the year, hands down. 🎉🎉

[@glamdawling]

I know exactly what character from The Outsider you’re talking about too. 😉

[@Li-4-4]

@@glamdawling 😂 😉

[@ledgardoA7X]

NO ADS THANK YOUUUUUUU

[@jessplays32]

Oh Chris, I’m so happy that your movie is going to be shown. It’s a pity that I won’t be able to get there to see it but I can’t wait to see it. See it. I’m so happy for you.😊🎉❤

[@PatrickVRegan]

Congratulations on getting Neon to pick up your film. All the best.

[@sebscreensit221]

This movie is a massive disappointment guys. It cheats so hard and too much. No spoilers, make up your own mind about it. But this thing is not what you'd expect, which isn't really the problem. Well made but poorly told. Doesn't make any sense and has a huge cop out of a reveal. I wish I hadn't seen of the trailers, they made it look far more interesting than it turned out to be

[@thatonemusicnb]

It breaks my heart how much I agree with you. So many fucking cool ideas that don’t culminate to anything and are cheated away or just straight up forgotten

[@DavorNL]

I was really invested in the beginning; what are these letters, how did he make them do it etc. It all just fell flat

[@Killerhawk778]

EXACTLY

[@swlabretwquint1311]

Correct - a big disappointment

[@Ruckus_27]

Dude I fell asleep multiple times??? I love investigative procedurals but this was lacking hard. Very well made and loved cage but they took the lazy way out with some of the story

[@lamdachi225]

Congratulations on the premiere 🎉

[@cheech9095]

Am I the only one that thought it was complete shit ? Watch horror a lot so maybe I'm desensitised. But as soon as I seen it was a 15 rating I thought, can't be much of a horror if a 15 year old can see it. And boy was I right, absolutely fuck all happens in this movie, and I have seen scarier tales from the crypt. But hey, that's just my opinion. Just wish it did not get all this hype.

[@marcoescobar447]

Hey Chris, HUGE congrats on getting your movie submitted to a festival! We can’t wait to see it!

[@32lilbruce]

um no we can wait

[@fv3357]

I never watch scary movies but the marketing sparked my curiosity and after watching it today I can say it was so worth it. 9/10 May go see it again and take some friends 👏🏽

[@pauljansen1137]

This Film has a 7,7 on IMDB....Makes this one a must see on my list!!!

[@jjsmama401]

Don’t waste your money going to the theater

[@HORROR4EVER]

@@jjsmama401i’d say it was worth it. Horror movies in the theater are significantly more scary

[@smac1684]

It sucked

[@Josh-l8q]

Taste is subjective. Just because you didn’t like it doesn’t mean OP has to aswell

[@smac1684]

@@Josh-l8q the movie is very overhyped, has a number of plot threads that lead nowhere

[@trevorevans3266]

I paused this review at the 1:11 mark, went and watched the movie, and now I’m back.

[@dmcy4270]

Me too😂

[@TheTroyTate]

Sounds like a plan… boutta just go watch it ☝️

[@jordan591]

Spoiler free thoughts? 🤔

[@swetamalakar3945]

I did the same after reading your comment. Ty.

[@royjones8312]

I walked out with the biggest smile on my face. This is why I love movies. I f*cking loved this movie. Cage deserves an Oscar nom in my opinion.

[@thesilentknight4554]

Especially for his singing 🎶 😅

[@ironbran12]

Youre easily impressed

[@royjones8312]

@@ironbran12 you say that as if it’s a bad thing.

[@ironbran12]

@@royjones8312 you say that as if it's good

[@royjones8312]

@@ironbran12 why would it not be? I love everything.

[@shobhitkaul8076]

Congratulations on Shelby oaks man

[@KasraKlassics]

I don’t get the hype. Everything about LongLegs was a horror cliche. From uncovered windows at night and living in the woods in isolation, to stupid decisions like walking out at night when she sees someone outside - rather than staying tf in like a normal person. Almost EVERYthing was a cliche that we’ve seen a million times. Even the ‘distraught/unwell FBI lady’ character herself has been done many times before. The cinematography was nothing new for the genre, neither were the scenes themselves. I liked the scenes, don’t get me wrong. But that’s just because I like a lot of typical horror scenes. The point is, pretty much nothing about the movie was any more interesting than most others in the genre. The ending, if not predictable, wasn’t all that shocking either. To someone who’s in love with horror movies and/or hasn’t seen many before, this would certainly come off intriguing. That’s almost the only compliment I could give. You have to TRY to be immersed in order to be drawn to the plots. It doesn’t demand your attention on its own. The only reason I watched all of it was because I wanted to be proven wrong all along. Oh well. Like everyone, I know how it feels to absolutely love a movie but hear someone say “there’s nothing interesting about it”, but I just wanna say that I did try to like it:( Not initially, cuz you gotta let the movie carry you, instead of forcing yourself onto it. But it definitely needed trying to *keep* watching right around halfway through. And actually over half of it was extra & could’ve been removed without any significant impact. It was about 20-30 min worth of story at most.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Just saw it tonight and I honestly didn’t like it

[@outpost31737]

Cage doesn't half as creepy as they made out. In fact I was underwhelmed.

[@TheWillStrikeOfficial]

His character was comical to the point it was taking me out of the atmosphere. My expectations for this film were extremely high, went into it pretty much blind. First half had me into it, the second half kinda took me out of it. Solid horror film, worth a watch but definitely not the best horror movie of the last 10 years like some are saying. It’s a tier or two below hereditary

[@ashanein]

Same

[@fabolousjada5070]

@@TheWillStrikeOfficialhereditary, the witch, midsommar, and long legs. Are movies with symbology, witchcraft, the occult, and devil worship. Their doing witchcraft on you while you watch. I muted a couple of scenes. As a Haitian Dominican I can tell you be careful some movies invoke the devil into your house. I know this cause because satanist do this with music and film. This movie reminded me of Santa Sangre 🩸 in the way it feels like witchcraft being done the whole time. Thats why you feel eerie the whole time when most of the scenes are honestly comical if watched on mute

[@birizana3779]

⁠@@fabolousjada5070you know, I always felt these movies are real things, possible events from people personal experience. A dark song is alike in atmosphere.

[@bdbyt6835]

​@fabolousjada5070 imo when her mother said, "Our prayers don't do a god Damm thing," it showed me that she is incorrect. Prayers may not change physical reality but her actions did, if she would've killed or snitched on Long legs, the murders wouldn't have happened. I also agree with the message, the devil is only welcome if you let it in. God bless.

[@richardcard82]

Saw this at Noon today. Theater was half full which is rare for a movie at noon. It was so creepy and I loved it

[@huntrrams]

I was in a Alamo drafthouse in Chicago and it was jam packed

[@matiasgatica5319]

What would you say are your top 5 best horror movies?

[@fredericellis4540]

Hi Chris! I'm a huge fan of your work and been watching your videos for quite some time on KZbin! I can't wait to go watch your new movie at Fantasia!!!! :D Congrats!!

[@Eric-nx6cp]

Stuckmann listen to his audience and changed the way he does ads. Kudos!

[@velasoraptor_]

I stopped the review as soon as you said "blew me the fuck away". I can't wait to see this tonight!!!

[@velasoraptor_]

Update. I fucking loved it.

[@dereisenadler6717]

I just left the theater a few minutes ago and let me just say that I’m happy for you that you loved it.

[@velasoraptor_]

@@dereisenadler6717 hahaha it's all good and you absolutely have the right to not like it or feel indifferent about it. I don't think it was a masterpiece by any means but it felt like a VERY solid horror movie with great acting

[@fizzygillespie]

@@velasoraptor_ You're easily impressed.

[@velasoraptor_]

@@fizzygillespie "Well that's just like, your opinion, man." It is what it is, I'm not here to start no internet arguing. But I do believe that the atmosphere of the movie, specifically at the theater, was amazing. Haven't had that feeling in a long while.

[@kevinboyprductions]

There is an intruder in my house. Prob a serial killer. But first, let me decipher this message he left me on my desk... overhyped movie. Decent horror. Nothing special

[@bigdc202]

Why haven't you reviewed The Bikeriders? Did they not offer you any money?

[@BDreGaming]

Very excited to see this. Monroe is absolutely my favorite current horror actress. Between it follows, significant other, the watcher, and now this

[@MentalParadox]

The ending was insultingly stupid. She just stands there listening to her evil mother monologue, while her friend and partner is off killing his wife. She could have literally shot the doll/orb inside the doll IMMEDIATELY and ended this. Her inaction almost made it look as if she didn't give a sh-t about her partner.

[@Rocknb007]

It’s weird to me people thought it was scary. I was bored out of my mind, trying to stay awake. The vibes and lead actress were great, but the twist was so easily guessed and the satanic angle/androgynous or trans villain is so played out.

[@subject122]

yea i agree this one was just ok in my opinion, i never really felt any genuine fear in the movie, lots of overly drawn out scenes

[@alexxx5749]

It was good but honestly it felt like it didn’t execute a finale as good as it could’ve been. Everything was 10/10 until it ends and then it feels as if it was end too soon; like there was much more horror that could’ve been achieved so a little bit disappointing in that sense. A good example I can give is the hereditary movie. The film develops and unfolds and it escalates more and more and the it reaches its absolute peak and it leaves you feeling a satisfying sense of overwhelm shocked and fear. This movie long legs was on the right track similar to that recipe of hereditary but it ended before it could’ve been at it’s peak. It’s a film that unfortunately doesn’t reach that peak. Aside from that critic it was very well filmed and beautiful and I really loved it, loved it so much that I’m disappointed it didn’t reach further

[@nickn271]

Hereditary stuck the landing. This film crapped the bed.

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

The end was pretty good but how could that chick not notice the girls birthday was on the 14th when she was invited to the party for shit sake

[@stormblessed2321]

I'm sorry, but I don't get the hype or even positive reviews for this movie. I just got back from literally walking out of it. I can't remember the last time I walked out on a movie in theaters.

[@raymondanthonydutton7046]

Totally agree. This movie was boring. I couldn't get in to it. Dark all the way through. Not worth going to see in my opinion

[@HassanAhmed-wt3kc]

This movie was boring and overhyped 💩💩💩👎👎

[@CYB3RC0RP]

I'm with you, the only reason I didn't walk out is because my friend wanted me to see it and he paid for my ticket.

[@josevelajr]

I approached this one exactly how I approached Barbarian: I avoided seeing any trailers or video marketing. The posters alone drew me to this one, and I like Nic Cage and Maika Monroe, and putting them together intrigued me to no end. I loved this movie.

[@chrisbiggs5415]

I love horror movies. I didn’t have any real interest in this movie but after hearing you talk about it, I’m excited to go see it. And congrats on your movie! I’ll be looking forward to seeing that when it drops.

[@leviturner4565]

Absolutely loved this movie

[@nickhirst7192]

This was litteraly the most boring movie I've seen all year, I don't understand this review at all

[@mistermallory94]

I'm sorry but you lose credibility when you like almost everything

[@LoyaltotheNightsky]

He doesn't though. He just doesn't review the movies that he doesn't like. He's already stated that.

[@mistermallory94]

@@LoyaltotheNightsky look at his uploads from the last three months. Almost every big budget movie has been reviewed

[@Greenjoker4]

Yea its been like that since he started making his movie. So that when he eventually meets someone from hollywood they wont hate him. I get why hes doing it but its very apparent. Why would his taste get shittier as he grows older xD?

[@nicobarahona8]

To like something =/= something's good I love the MCU but I'm aware half of it (especially nowadays) is average or below. Having said that, I believe your criticism is more focused on the fact that he doesn't shit on films, even when they are bad.

[@britlindy]

I’ve been dying for your review on this! Going to see it next week! Thank you!!!

[@froydian9185]

I’m absolutely grateful that this film came about. Such a wonderful experience.

[@samuraisquidgeek.7724]

This film was absolutely terrible. This film left me asking "why" more then anything. SPOILERS Why does Lee not call backup when her partner gets shot? Why doesn't Lee call back up when her home gets broken into? Why doesn't she call backup when yet another colleague gets shot? Why doesn't Lee get backup when going into a interview with longlegs, or backup outside? Why why why!!!!! We learn that Longlegs has been using cyphers at the killings, what do these cyphers resolve? Nothing.... What do these cyphers mean? Nothing... Lee decodes these cyphers in record time whereas the FBI has come up with nothing over 20 years. It turns out LongLegs has been living in the mother's basement, why? Don't know. For how long? Don't know. How do they know where longlegs is to arrest him? Don't know. Why does Longlegs have to use dolls? Don't know. Out of all the family he kills, why does he suddenly agree to save Lee by making a deal with her mum? Don't know. Why does Longlegs kill himself? Don't know. Why does he wear all white? Don't know. Why is he even called longlegs? Don't know. Why does this film even exist??? Don't know. The list just goes on and on, and I haven't even gone into Lees psychic powers that later on in the film is reduced to just knowing things.... I'm not sure why so many people think that this film was great, but hay that's just my personal opinion. 🤷‍♂️

[@BruceWayne-wh4of]

Question 1: Because she's in a state of shock which is clearly indicated by her hyperventilation. She still catches the culprit tho, so why did that even bother you. Question 2: Because she's invested in the case and clearly doesn't want to lose it. Which is likely what would happen if her superior knew that the killer is starting to target her. Also clearly indicated by how she acts after getting questioned by said superior. Question 3: She doesn't really have time to call for back up in that situation either (besides, she knows her mother just shot the person and obviously would rather resolve the conflict peacefully). After confronting her about it, she loses consciousness immediately afterwards. Longlegs lives in the basement because it's the perfect hiding spot + it's literally the house of his accomplice. Where else would he live? Doesn't look like he's earning any money to pay rent lmao. And he lives there since protagonist's 9th birthday. How did the police know where Longlegs was to arrest him? He's quite the noticeable fella, hard to miss that dude. Also the convenience store before establishes that he's known as the local "weirdo". He agrees to spare Lee because he needs an accomplice to get his dolls into the houses of his victims. And obviously no one would trust a freak like him, let alone letting him get close enough to any children. Why does he kill himself? Idk, why does Hannibal Lecter kill and eat people? Do you really need to know that detail, imho it doesn't matter. Why does he call himself Longlegs? The question is answered immediately within the first 10 minutes of the movie's opening btw. Pretty much anything you brought up so far is actually answered in the film or heavily hinted on, so maybe that helps.

[@samuraisquidgeek.7724]

@@BruceWayne-wh4of ok, if you say so 🤷‍♂️ I'm glad you liked it, but I still think it was rubbish and totally unbelievable. Maika Monroe was good in the film "It Follows" in this film she must have been told to act like a wooden pencil 😂

[@questionmark5463]

Hmmm... You seem to have a grudge against it. I didn't know anything about this movie except hearing that it was about a serial killer and that Nicholas Cage was in it. I didn't have high hopes because I think he can be too much. Here...he was used well and this was a great movie. I will watch it several times over the years because it's that good. It's 2024's Se7en for me...even though that was a better movie, this is up there for me.

[@samuraisquidgeek.7724]

@@questionmark5463 no, I just think it was rubbish 🤷‍♂️ glad you liked it.....

[@questionmark5463]

@@samuraisquidgeek.7724 Fair enough.