Horror enthusiasts are reeling from the chilling effects of a new movie featuring the ever-versatile Nicolas Cage. Known for an array of diverse roles, Cage plunges into the depths of the horror genre with his latest film, and it’s not reminiscent of his bee-laden ordeal in the remake of The Wicker Man.
This time, Cage has landed a role in a horror movie that’s already earning rave reviews even before its theatrical debut. Critics have been quick to give their nod of approval, with the film boasting a perfect score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Slated for a full theatrical release on July 12, the movie is drawing comparisons to the spine-chilling found-footage style of The Blair Witch Project.
So, what is this new film that has horror fans on the edge of their seats? Titled Longlegs, it is being celebrated as a horror masterpiece. The plot revolves around a gripping cat-and-mouse chase between a serial killer, portrayed by Cage, and the FBI agent determined to catch him.
The role of the determined investigator is brilliantly played by Maika Monroe. The film’s intense narrative and eerie ambiance have sparked a significant buzz on social media, with viewers sharing their nerve-wracking experiences. One viewer expressed on Twitter, “Saw Longlegs this morning and now I’m just supposed to… carry on with my day? It’s like Osgood Perkins saw Silence of the Lambs and thought, ‘Nah, not f*cked up enough for me’.”
Another fan commented, “You think you’ve seen Nic Cage do it all and then you see Longlegs and discover there is truly no place he won’t go. He’s remarkably unsettling (and funny) in the film, which takes a fairly standard serial killer story and cranks the atmosphere of dread up to 11.”
On Twitter, another viewer shared, “What did I have for breakfast today? A putrid nightmare of a movie that got under my skin: LONGLEGS. Oz Perkins is playing in the same sandbox as Bryan Bertino’s The Dark and the Wicked, in terms of oppressive dread and festering, nihilistic evil. Naturally, I loved it.”
The impact of Longlegs was so profound that another audience member recounted, “No lie. Longlegs was so insane that a woman behind us started crying halfway thru lmao 10/10 movie.” This new Nicolas Cage horror flick is clearly not for the faint of heart, redefining terror and keeping audiences glued to their seats with its haunting narrative.