The Slow-Burn Horror Of LONGLEGS

[@anotheryoutubeuser5379]

I think the best thing about this movie was the camera work. Everything was so uncomfortable

[@힐만94]

agree, low angle shot, grey sky in the afternoon, polaroid frame... i can say the movie is not "scarry", but wierdly made me unconfortable when i watched it...

[@NOMIKKWOW]

this, literally couldnt sleep

[@petermorrissey3698]

Wonderful movie. Loved it. The camera work stood out to me too.

[@blahblahgdp]

the long and wide still shots, get me everytime

[@matrixiekitty2127]

Agreed! It felt so confining and off putting, unnatural. It was so well done!

[@merphul]

Not putting cage in the trailers is a level of restraint I can only applaud. I hate watching trailers. I hate that 95% of the time they spoil the best action, best drama, best joke, best dialogue, best scare moments so that a trailer gets "hype." If I know 75% I will watch a film I avoid the trailer like the plague.

[@DaleFerdinandCobble666]

When's your birthday little angel ?

[@Gus-n9u]

It’s important to remember that, depending on the size of the movie and the production, trailers are usually made by an editing company that is not connected to the actual film. The larger the film studio, the less likely it is that the director had much input in the trailers at all, and the film editors almost never have any role in the trailer process at all. The trailer makers don’t get paid by any metrics of the film. They are either getting a flat fee, are hourly, or are in a partnership with a certain studio. So they are wholly incentivized to deliver exactly what the studio wants and nothing else!

[@Spectrefox1313]

Cage doesn't care because he knew it would work better. Awesome film

[@LucyLioness100]

@@merphul I think I saw only a brief snippet of marketing, but I mostly avoided the trailers. Knew that Cage was in and figured he’d be batty as usual, but it was entertaining and haunting

[@tobypark2045]

I think the scariest moment for Harker was looking through her old photos, to see her repressed memory come flooding back when she discovers she snapped a pic of Cobble that day

[@DaleFerdinandCobble666]

Cheese and crackers

[@DaleFerdinandCobble666]

Cheese and crackers

[@DaleFerdinandCobble666]

Cheese and crackers 😁

[@LucyLioness100]

@@tobypark2045 and just using Maika Monroe’s reaction instead of showing the photo itself made that moment even spookier. That was a twist I didn’t expect

[@montygatwick1829]

That one sent a solid chill down my spine, I loved it

[@MischievousMunchkin]

My only complaint with this film was that I think they could have had more time to develop the plotline with her mother, I feel as if that needed more development and was kind of shoehorned into the last chapter.

[@airanthony3]

Forget that how's he making the dolls where is he getting the metal balls how is he knowing these kids birthdays why is he chosen movie has too many questions

[@MischievousMunchkin]

@@airanthony3 Yes the birthdays thing also confused me, the significance of all these things is never really explained. Maybe we'll get a longlegs prequel to figure it out LOL.

[@airanthony3]

@@MischievousMunchkin the ball was for me where is it coming from

[@Pyromanemac]

​@@airanthony3 not everything requires an explanation.

[@MischievousMunchkin]

@@Pyromanemac It kinda does when its the main focus of the movie and the plot hinges on it's understanding.

[@studio500]

I loved this movie. It’s not perfect but it manages to avoid the boring and unnecessary explanation of evil and criminal mind seen in many recent movies. Some things are better unexplained.

[@Applesauce_Magician]

What do you mean? There is a whole explanation scene which lays out the whole thing

[@sebastianlaluz5378]

@@Applesauce_Magician They didn't explain how the balls were created and why the dolls were made?

[@Applesauce_Magician]

@@sebastianlaluz5378 Longlegs made them? They showed us that. Sure, we didn't watch the balls get forged, but that's not a big mystery

[@wadewilson8011]

The fact that you clearly don't understand the story and the nuances behind it, explains the ignorance of your comment. This movie could have been a masterpiece, but fell short on many aspects. This movie explains details subliminally. And you need little knowledge of the Bible and the occult.

[@pierrotlehonque5084]

longlegs talks like my grandmother which is one of the biggest reasons why I'm scared shitless of him

[@DylanZeiner]

Hahahaha

[@jerryknuckles736]

I still can't shower If I'm alone at my house. Fucking horrifying film. I loved it

[@aprilleerose]

Your grandma and Nik’s mom have a lot in common

[@pierrotlehonque5084]

@@aprilleerose a bit yeah

[@Archanjelika]

Does your grandma also screams while driving?

[@helheim4704]

When Lee says she never said her prayers not even once because they scare her I wonder if it was the doll making her not say them as they should protect her from the devil

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

The prayers themselves were to Satan, not God. That's why she never says them and they scare her.

[@sweetest-of-memes]

This! I was also wondering if that implies she was actually being told to pray to the devil and not god, so that’s why they scared her. They say hail satan a lot in the movie

[@shadowflame2010]

@@sweetest-of-memes This is why i think its a good horror movie, this type of question adds more to it. Its less an unfulfilled question and more "Choose your own interpretation". Some people try to create the latter and end up with just a badly done story, but here it feels intentional and well done.

[@cindela2028]

@@sweetest-of-memes this was my interpretation too, I know as a child from growing up catholic some of the prayers can be a lil scary and existential to deal with, but you know whats even scarier to most kids... satanic prayers and what the mom and longlegs would've likely had them include for her to say

[@CleverestStitch]

I wondered if they were subtly satanic and Thats what advanced her bc deep down she knew the pro satan prayers were wrong.

[@thevoicesaregettinglouder16]

All this time, and people still dont notice that there is a literal 10 foot tall monster that's stalking her throughout the movie thats repeatedly shown fading in and out the background

[@AlistarPrada666]

When does this happen in the movie?

[@iiushiya2817]

@@AlistarPrada666multiple times, you can see it happening in the trailer and it’s in the movie heaps, whenever that is (SPOILERS) lee looking out her bedroom window or behind her in the library, it’s that big demon shadow thing:)

[@iiushiya2817]

i’m surprised ppl didn’t notice 😭

[@MunchkinBoy0308]

it looks like the demon from the blackcoats daughter which have the same director

[@1neOfN0ne]

That's satan and you can see the figure multiple times throughout the film

[@Slimegodbruh]

the blocked memories are explained in the movie in a quick line, the blocked memory is caused by the doll, when Harker talked to the woman in the asylum she said " I don't remember having a doll, neither do you" explaing why she couldnt remember longlegs and possibly explaining her psychic powers though that could be argued

[@nickt4739]

Agreed. My interpretation was that Harker's "intuition" was just a byproduct of her possession.

[@greenwood8756]

@@nickt4739KB BB

[@salmonsdontdie4952]

That's 100% correct. Her possession is what guided her or where and where not to look.

[@odieodencrantz4832]

I think she/they mistook Satan directing her for psychic powers. Satan had a plan ... part of it was to use these tricks to guide her to where he wanted her to go/what he wanted her to do.

[@armchairgravy8224]

This movie took a left turn before the credits and just kept going. I really can't express how much I love that in a movie. The gun is not out of bullets. The bullets don't fire. Cage's "Like a raaag" is one of the best reads ever.

[@tomasz9429]

Perkins' movies just keep getting better. What Cage did here... I'd say it's Oscar worthy, if Oscars still had any shred of meaning and weight to them.

[@JayRiemenschneider]

😂😂😂you’re joking

[@shainewhite2781]

This made $30 million dollars at the box office, making it one of Nic Cage's highest grossing independent films

[@13Maur]

Nic Cage has been on a rampage lately, so many awesome roles and performances!

[@YallRenemberY2KorNahh]

@@13Maur It’s that vampiric blood in em 🩸

[@elliotash2154]

cost less then 10 million as well

[@Papa-bk4il]

Almost as good as Willy’s wonderland!

[@JaCKal_0000]

ever since he moved away from mainstream hollywood he really blooms his talent even more

[@SeaFoam18]

Would love to see an extended version. I wish there was 20 more minutes expanding the back story and the main story. Otherwise, I loved the atmosphere, camera work, and performances from the entire cast!

[@pekinobo]

-How long does this go on? -24 minutes. According to another video breaking down this movie, the team shooting this movie went all in ave (or how you spell it) about how long Nic Cage would go on about the interigation between Harker and Longlegs, so they just let the camera roll. Hopefully that will be as extra on DVD and Or BluRay releases.

[@tyw2675]

I really loved this movie, despite not being as scary as I had hoped. It was still good, and still very enjoyable. One of the best original movies I’ve seen in a long time.

[@Louzahsol]

I went to a midnight showing of it. It definitely more uncomfortable than scary, which I love. A horror movie should make you cringe when watching it in the same way liveleak made you cringe. You don’t want to watch for too long out of fear of what could be coming.

[@OBITOMAJIN]

@@Louzahsolwell said!

[@luckyplvys]

Get out & Us are far better recent original films.

[@Louzahsol]

@@luckyplvys and why is that?

[@luckyplvys]

@@Louzahsol They just were actually effective movies with better plots. Longlegs is creepy sure, but the story is lacking and the end reveal is very underwhelming in my opinion.

[@beestingza]

"The set design evokes an aesthetic older than the decade itself" Actually that's how many American homes in the midwest are: always a decade or more behind the current trends (and I love it).

[@Anomalous_Phenomenon]

Biggest complaint: Nic Cage did such a good job that every time he was on screen, it somewhat took me out of the movie as I thought “MAN Nic Cage is nailing this”

[@integrak5609]

Holy cow same! I couldn't believe it was him. I think he really delivered!

[@Wonderwhoopin]

Nick nailed this character! He is back baby

[@lanxy2398]

He said this is his last violent/murderous role in his career

[@mattymcfabb]

Check out mandy if you haven’t already seen it. Hasamy similarities with longlegs while also being something totally uniqie

[@scottiecurrie7927]

​@@lanxy2398They probably traumatized him with Longlegs

[@manuelpalmeira7278]

I had no idea it was him. Top acting.

[@MarcosSantos-dj6lk]

he is back for a while he was amazing in Pig in 2021

[@NangkeDrawsstuff]

There's an old novel called Daddy Longlegs where an impoverished girl receives help from a mysterious benefactor she never meets but corresponds with letters, and he goes by the name Longlegs.

[@josephmatthews7698]

Guys. Writer just said he just thought it sounded cool. We just heard him say it. Stop injecting where there isnt.

[@m4r1o148]

​@@josephmatthews7698 Finding parallels in stories is fun.

[@anthonycosentino463]

Oh shut up. This person was just stating something about the term Longlegs. Who are you, the KZbin police?

[@bryh555]

In all honesty, my second watch of the movie was way more enjoyable than my first. I think I went in with certain expectations that it swerved pretty hard from, but with my second watch, I knew what expectations to have, and I was able to see all the crazy foreshadowing and connections and details included that only make sense when you've seen the ending

[@trentdibiasi7976]

Take this lesson & stop judging & comparing things in life! That's what keeps you blind on your journeys

[@DarlingMissDarling]

​@@trentdibiasi7976 ma'am, this is a Wendy's

[@theoriginalWiREP]

Just watched the movie last night and it was fantastic. Every camera shot had me on edge, because I was constantly looking over Lee's shoulder to find the "shadow" or the killer lurking the background. This was the first film I saw from Oz Perkins and I'm definitely going to check out his other stuff now.

[@Kageoni187]

Omg, I got to see this yesterday and be the only person in the theater. It was fantastic and I think cage was incredible. The demeanor of Lee Harkber played on the edges of your mind as you try to figure out who the character is and why. I saw none of the marketing and only watched the teaser where you didn’t really know much but felt the intensity.

[@wolfetit]

Are you a real person? The movie was horrible the acting was even worse. Maybe you like worshipping Satan but hopefully you'll realize God loves you not Satan

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

@@wolfetityou know it’s a movie right and not reality 😂

[@wolfetit]

@thearmchairjournalist566 ah shit no I didn't realize it's a movie it's fine to worship Satan then!

[@michaelfiori6700]

​@@wolfetityes. It is fine to worship Satan. Because just like worshiping God nothing happens and it doesn't matter. Praise the spaghetti god.

[@Kageoni187]

@@wolfetit Um, WOW, enjoying a well made film (that is my opinion and not going to change) in no way indicates that you would support a real life situation like it. My spirituality is NONE of your business because I don’t make it that way. Have a day

[@davidblank420]

Literally every shot was creepy, even just a static shot of a door is unnerving.

[@Acristisnoir]

The cinematography is amazing and beautiful.

[@missnellie33]

“I thought about my mom … she wasn’t satanic, but she went through a lot.” Lmaoo 😂

[@michaelj1729]

the most interesting thing i found was whenever Lee hears something behind her ear or over her shoulder its because longlegs was whispering into the doll instructing and manipulating her thats why from a forced perspective, looking back in the scenes where theres alot of space making u look and wait if something's gonna appear when in all fact he has been in that space all along.

[@HDoug412]

I’m highly critical of shows and movies now, after being disappointed time and time again with what’s being produced today. I went into the film with no expectations. I hadn’t even watched any trailers. My girlfriend wanted to see it so I agreed to go and am very glad that I did. One of the best horror movies I’ve seen in quite a long time, and it was actually creepy as hell. Even good horror films aren’t necessarily always scary, but this movie gave me chills in the theatre and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. Also, Nicholas Cage hit this role out of the park.

[@Jairogliphx]

Yes terrific ! It reminded me of Prisoners and Black Phone coming together as one

[@ilikeknives1000]

creepy how ....

[@Promontory_Ryder]

I don't understand how people can find this movie even remotely scary. And Nicolas Cage has been my favorite actor for a long time

[@Lemon_Chicken_Yo]

"I'm a cat, I'm a sexy cat!", one of the best line in 'Community'

[@jacksonlevy5464]

he's just weird

[@Lemon_Chicken_Yo]

Aren't we all, aren't we all

[@LucyLioness100]

Finally saw it today and yeah it’s unsettling as f***! While I wasn’t scared, I was squirming and gasped at a number of sequences. Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt and Cage are all great & I loved spotting the homages to Zodiac, Silence of the Lambs and Seven sprinkled into certain scenes. I look forward to what Oz Perkins does with “The Monkey” next year

[@JaCKal_0000]

i watched this last night and holy god the camera angles are so uncanny like a video game cut scenes in a real world and story is good that i follow 8/10 for me

[@zzyzzy5466]

Nicolas cage is fantastic. He enjoyed making this and his performance shows that. In my opinion, this is probably Bair Underwood best performance. I grew up watching red hair Alicia Witt. Good to see her in a movie after so many years. Great performances from whole cast. Congratulations Perkins

[@elmoonfire]

I think the name Longlegs is a reference to that fact that he is "up here" but works for "the man down stairs". So his long legs let him 'stand in hell (be on the same level as the devil) while he is able to be in our world doing the devil's work'.

[@drown_n]

I can dig it. Cool thought.

[@scottiecurrie7927]

Best explanation of the name

[@sonnyf1364]

I always thought it was because he had to bend down to talk to the little girls he stalked because he's so much taller, hence why at the beginning he's standing so tall he's cut off by the frame, says 'oops I'm wearing my long legs' and kneels into frame

[@abigailsheehan1648]

My brother pointed out that "I must have worn my long legs today" is something people used to say when they arrived early somewhere, just like he was showing up a day early for Lee's birthday

[@elmoonfire]

@@abigailsheehan1648 ooooo, THAT'S an interesting piece of information, thanks for sharing

[@Mr.Grimm1]

Nickolas Cage basically used the persona of “Him” from power puff girls.

[@Musubi95]

"Him", if "Him" lived like Doña Versace

[@Itsmehayleyt]

Wait you’re telling me the dorky awkward guy in legally blonde is the same dude who wrote and directed one of the most ominous movies I’ve seen in a hot minute?! That’s spectacular 😂

[@bigwoke241]

When he said he had long legs I thought he was gonna stand up and have long legs

[@JrunkJesus]

Man I got friends that lose interest if I talk about my favorite ice cream flavor for longer than a sentence an Perkins be like “what is a *word* if you REALLY think about it…” (3 hours later) Massive applause!!!! 😅

[@xavieno]

It’s been a while since a movie genuinely disturbed me. 10/10

[@rockyz1448]

please the film was mid at best

[@scottiecurrie7927]

​@@rockyz1448Cap

[@theironcladman4272]

@@rockyz1448you do know people have different opinions right? Lmao, to me it was a 8/10

[@karenwalkersginglass]

@xavieno The fact that they charged money for the tickets was the most disturbing part. 💩

[@Promontory_Ryder]

Is this some kinda troll? I am genuinely confused.

[@zenerstorm95]

Watched this a few days ago and it was certainly interesting. My verdict is that if you enjoy a movie that is slow and takes it's time, then watch it. But it definitely isn't for everyone as there are LOOOOONG stretches of time where nothing interesting happens

[@Fopay12]

I saw this a few nights ago. I agree that it is a SLOW burn. But overall a competent horror film. I need a second viewing. I appreciate the breakdown Niyat!

[@Jepercreper]

I went to watch this high and it freaked me out because it just felt so uncomfortable the whole time and I kept kinda having to ground myself

[@rotisseriepossum]

omg finally. ur the only video I’ve seen mention the bullets, im surprised seemingly so few ppl noticed!

[@VDL1]

Watching it tonite! Was worried that it wasn't going to be what I wanted it to be, even though these days I try to temper expectations, even when marketing is really good, and also seeing opinions from people I respect saying it's not scary. Still excited!

[@MrEvilpiemaker]

Right when I needed something to listen to you arrive

[@falsemaria1926]

As a cinephile, the movie was perfectly imperfect. For me, though there were many plot holes, it was beautifully effective in terrifying me, especially in the opening sequence. The sound design and camerawork were exquisite. It stayed with me long after viewing. 🖤

[@Robodude_0528]

It definitely came in full tilt. Super strong opening, but the wheels start to fall off in the middle of act 2

[@falsemaria1926]

@@Robodude_0528 💯 Agreed

[@ThousanWhite]

The mainstream audiences won’t appreciate this movie.

[@junko4166]

It made well over 10x its budget. Audiences are starved of good movies.

[@belluzinha7004]

I love your videos. You always actually analyze the movie instead of just making a list of "this means this"

[@crewkid52]

Saw this film today. Absolutely incredible.

[@Munenushi]

very Kubrick-esque shots, long static shots of the scene, with the movement being the actors. wonderful.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I went into this blind. On my birthday. July 29th. Then I find out this movie is based in Oregon. Which is exactly where I live.. I had no idea about any details of this movie. It sure was interesting to see on my birthday lol I loved this movie. The camera work, acting, lighting, sounds, locations, and the entire structure and layout of the story is just awesome. I have really missed quality true crime detective movies such as this. It overcomes many of the downfalls of most other horror movies. This is so worth seeing

[@cookieanddabutt2843]

Happy Birthday and may you have health, wealth and happiness.

[@rociorocha2789]

Love your videos! Well explained and narrated

[@IronDragon-2143]

I really hope Nosferatu will be good. Haven't seen an actually scary vampire film in a while.

[@GothPaoki]

Abigail??

[@Nekavandre]

@@GothPaoki You found that scary? Not mad or trying to fight you. Actually asking. Like to me "Abigail" was more a fun slasher film with moments of dark comedy that you'll probs forget about in a few months unless someone brings it up. It was average at best. Good way to pass some time with a friend or two if you enjoy horror films even medicore ones just for the premise or type of horror alone.

[@TheSoldier1984]

Highly suggest the 30 days of night film Don’t watch the sequel tho

[@latonyagreen-warner7402]

@@TheSoldier1984My favorite vampire horror movie

[@CarlTheSpud]

To the original comment. I REALLY hope Nosferatu is good too. I feel like the intent of doing the original justice is certainly there.

[@vivifxam]

A film that I find really similar to Longlegs is Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Cure (1997), a lot of people who watched Longlegs recommended to check it out and I can say it definitely is a lot better in terms of plot and has a really, way more interesting antagonist and themes. Some may not find it scary compared to Longlegs (they nailed the creepy atmosphere), but what makes Cure terrifying is the horror committed in broad daylight. It became one of my favorite crime/horror movies ever since I saw it. Highly recommended!

[@amahana6188]

This movie unnerved me. I loved it!

[@vodajcek]

No one has pointed out what seems to me the obvious inspiration of The Exorcist III, another gem of 90s horror. Those scenes of the mother delivering the dolls while dressed as a nun took me straight to the scenes in The Exorxist 3 when the old lady dressed as a nurse heads over to the detective’s house to kill his daughter with those bone cutters. This may have more to do with my mild obsession with The Exorcist III than anything else.

[@RisuchanX4]

so much of this movie triggered a primal fear in me. it definitely brought up a lot of childhood fears and traumas.

[@crystalshaw8744]

Best review I've seen yet. Thanks for the breakdown.

[@Noreplyguy7]

Detective Lee and Agent Carter. A Rush Hour hommage.

[@philtorrez4198]

That subtle jab at Kristen Stewart had me rolling. 😂

[@MostlyCloudy]

Fuck yeah no sequel!! I love it. Makes the movie so much better when it's left as a stand alone.

[@rookie2321]

Been waiting for this, just saw it 3hrs ago, very much enjoyed it but been waiting for an explanation on the ending.

[@nickmattio3397]

Cage and Monroe were absolutely brilliant

[@Deathcore615]

I really loved this film, my gf took me to see it and I was really expecting it to be a movie similar to silence of the lambs. FBI hunting a serial killer, which it technically is. It was visually striking and also disturbing. I haven’t been disturbed by a movie like this since the first sinister film.

[@JoeRiver444]

Not sure why but i experienced Fargo franchise vibes from this movie. Idk why I'm so obsessed by LongLegs...

[@Citizen_Sade]

Fargo is superultramega badass, Cage is superultramega badass. That’s why.

[@PDfrens]

“Cooo coooo”

[@broonbreed7193]

Is the doll the cuckoo in the house?

[@MunchkinBoy0308]

​@@broonbreed7193yes, cuckoo birds are evil

[@odieodencrantz4832]

Longlegs is the cuckoo. He says it first thing, then immediately proceeds to live in Lee's house (the man downstairs) and sings about it. "Let me in and it will be nice" = if you don't let me in, it won't be nice

[@jollyestjolly]

I can’t explain how long legs makes me so insanely uncomfortable

[@stariswartorn]

The director and actress dont seem too interested in making a sequel but one of my only issues with this film is that the story doesnt feel finished. Hopefully somebody will step up and do the work that is begging to be done and tell some more of this tale.

[@5MinuteFit]

This movie was so great, i hope it gets the notoriety it deserves

[@Whosthis761]

I don't get the slow burn I was ingaged from start to finish I never thought there was a dull moment

[@JermaineJohnson-rb9rv]

exactly, every min gave details that foreshadowed the plot. I knew the moment she slept with the evidence she was a one of long legs puppets

[@XvKJP2015]

I don't think that is what slow burn means though. A slow burn movie doesn't mean there is dull/boring moments. Just takes a while for certain things in the plot to come together. That's what I think it means at least

[@CarlTheSpud]

​@@XvKJP2015I think all three interpretations umbrella what slow burn means. I personally never thought of a slow burn as a really long fuse to a reveal or plot twist. And I dont think that's what any of your respective interpretations are saying this either. Slow burn could mean plot heavy. Slow pacing. World building. Character developing. Discovering with the protagonist. Constantly engaging... and so on

[@rayvonvelez3129]

I actually couldn't keep my eyes off the screen. I wanted to see what was happening. Wasn't disappointed

[@CleverestStitch]

Agreed

[@WastelandBowman]

“It’s my daughter…” then cutting to an Instacart ad is crazy work, KZbin

[@jaywilldoit]

There's an unusual amount of central framing of subjects and objects, i wonder if that adds anything to the unique atmosphere of the movie.

[@Jets287south]

“They scare me”. Same girl same.

[@THX-uo9dm]

This movie was not going for scary. It was going for disturbing and succeeded. Cage nailed this character.

[@jbjacobs9514]

Btw, my comments below are not indicative of your channel or your review (s). I LOVE your channel and your review of LL and other films are spectacular. I love how you go in depth and whether I agree or not about a film, I always enjoy your reactions and commentary!

[@JamesBurkhardt-n5j]

I found this movie genuinely disturbing. Families killing each other does not sit right with me at all. Combined with my personal convictions that evil is real, and the Devil stalks the earth, this film left me feeling heavy and disturbed. I get others who are desensitized and laugh at evil won't feel the same way but this movie was truly disturbing

[@Jairogliphx]

Good point I didn’t realize it from your perspective it’s true the families killing each other ! They could’ve selected a serial killer killing random people. Not kids not families please NOT KIDS

[@bumb1e.b]

Watched it with my boyfreind, both of us pretty casual horror fans. We loved it. The theatre in our area has nicer seats and i was damn near crawling over the armrest at some points. I felt like I was going insane trying to figure it out. I do wish they went into the connection to the Devil and how the metal balls worked but maybe that is simply part of what made it so hard to shake that feeling after the film

[@odieodencrantz4832]

I'm not sure about this, but I think Longlegs would breathe Satan's essence into the doll to prime it. There's a scene where he almost looks like he's kissing the doll but is more like just breathing on it. As far as the devil, I believe Dale had a hard time as a wannabe rocker in the 70's, tried and failed with cheap plastic surgery, so made a deal with the devil for fame (which he totally got).

[@xamalion7334]

Alicia Witt deserves an Academy Award nomination for that performance. ❤

[@grantsaunders1066]

Something missing in this movie, it didn't work as a procedural, which is fine, but I'm pretty sure it was meant to. The FBI agents came across as cartoonisishly odd.

[@LemonSte]

I agree the overexplaining at the end wasn't ideal. I think if they were trying to show Lee's memories returning, her blacking out was a perfect opportunity to go back to her perspective like at the start of the movie and show rather than tell - show the conversation between longlegs and her mother, maybe with some voiceover from the mother as if she's whispering to her in her slumber or something. As for Lee not telling her boss about the letter she got, it was pretty explicit that longlegs was threatening her mother's life and she has no reason to doubt he's capable of it. It's also possible the doll influenced her.

[@power279]

Creepy doll..creppy devil scene and the eerie atmosphere really test my heart..i feel the tension and tense that Lee experience.. The only problem in this movie (for me) was her mother lack of screen time and interaction with her daughter..i want to know how she keep the secret from her daughter.. i also want to know where that metal ball came from(myb given by the devil or longlegs just cast the spell in it).. Otherwise..this is a solid 4/5 horror crime thriller movie.

[@gabriela_i]

Blair Underwood is 60, now that is a shocking twist. Dude looks awesome

[@gregoryw7786]

I liked the film, watched it twice at a drive in recently. The investigation turning darker and finally getting to see nick cage only for him to kill himself but his influence lingers. I liked the idea for the dolls seeing as it uses the idea of "The Kings Pact", the rule that says that the devil cant directly influence man and so he corrupts indirectly, preying on the weak. "Bow down, get real down and do the dirty work" wonderful horror film.

[@EivindFlores]

I loved the movie. There's complains that it's not a horror movie and not scary. WELL, it's not a horror movie. Its a thriller like Silence of the Lambs and SE7EN. It's awesome.

[@rociorocha2789]

Personally- Nick Cage should have received an Oscar for Mandy. He also deserves one for this performance in Longlegs. He is a brilliant actor

[@jwalker6260]

Love this channel

[@DrDeadsy42]

Good point mentioning Tiny Tim. I guess that was my personal connection. Many Tiny Tim‘s songs are funny to listen to, but as soon as you merely watch a video recording of one of his performances, let alone dive a bit into his biography, you can’t help but feel a bit creeped out by him. And he didn‘t only sing cute songs like „Tiptoe Through the Tulips“, but also stuff like „Santa Clause Has Got the AIDS Tonight“.

[@sourpatchkid394]

I really loved seeing Alicia Witt in this. 💕 she did a really good job. Really good movie.

[@v4mptw1n]

Dude longlegs looks so creepy and disturbing like the pale skin he looks so inhuman but also human like at the same time. His voice, his movements, his gestures, absolutely incredible horror villain and an amazing fucking movie. 10/10

[@jaslenehobson9732]

after we find out cage’s character was the trespasser and we see the confrontation between him and her mom it’s easy to put 2 & 2 together that her mom was involved i was like “oh now this makes sense” esp after they said someone innocent was getting close to the families and when lee couldn’t open the basement so it really clicks before everything turns left

[@heraprince]

Sound design around Longlegs shown and the mom on the phone was all I needed. Those phone calls are eerie

[@v4mptw1n]

The camera work in this film is incredible

[@The_real_JulieKelsea]

We saw this when it came out. Loved it! Might go to a matinee tomorrow 🤘🏼

[@ronattamurray142]

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[@seanriley2534]

Movie has some letdowns in the 3rd act, but overall found it incredible! Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe in particular were both great and the way the director built tension was brilliant. He just filmed meme Cage moments with horrifying music behind it and it works so well lol

[@georgemccune2923]

Did anybody else notice a few things wrong with the crime scene photo they show at 5:50? The dark blood pool and splatter in the photos center looks like it was applied to the photo after it was developed and not originally in the crime scene photo. notice how dark it is compared to the rest of the blood in the photo. Also notice the evidence marker #1, it should not have blood splatter on it since it would not have been present during the murder. I don't know if the killer or the police covered the victim with the white sheet but if the police did then it also should not have splatter. Also the big dark pool of blood it the center looks very off how it is supposed tp be flat on the floor but also kind of defies gravity and starts to lay on the white sheet.

[@magnuskallas]

I do find a problem with them films technically set in house or two. The twist would completely collapse if one of the main characters just took a bus.

[@shaneodwyer6132]

Everyone mentions Silence of the Lambs but I think a clear reference is another brilliant psychogical and supernatural horror/thriller from the 90s - Exorcist 3

[@odieodencrantz4832]

This movie is closest to Hereditary I think .... supernatural power that wins in the end after a bunch of murder

[@FelixFrost]

When she shut that door, and I saw that shadow on that door, I was like hmmmmmm okkk

[@tzgaming207]

I remember watching the remake of Wicker Man when it came out, & there's a scene where Nic Cage is fighting off a bunch of villagers, & he's throwing a bunch of kicks, & I couldn't help but notice the amazing reach they had. I had thought to myself, He's got such long legs!

[@justin11527]

I was VERY disappointed with the “twist” at the end of the film 🥴 all the mystery and wonder and the promise of “next silence of the lambs” to give us “🤓 erm actually the devil did it”

[@Citizen_Sade]

Agree

[@tudor737]

It is like a crossing between Silence of the Lambs, Conjuring, Hereditary, Annabell, Se7en and more!

[@ttheartsu]

I feel like if you haven’t been through something traumatic, you won’t understand the film. I’ve seen a lot of people saying it wasn’t “scary” enough. No, it was, they just weren’t able to access the part of their mind where they can see themselves in Lee’s shoes.

[@manuelpalmeira7278]

Exactly my thoughts. If you've been through trauma yourself you understand the movie better.

[@ttheartsu]

@@manuelpalmeira7278 yep! Also like the movie “Smile”

[@cedricmalfoy2311]

Just saw this yesterday. 10/10 Did anyone catch what lee said when she couldn't shoot the doll?

[@gracl5050]

She just said “let’s go Ruby”