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Unveiling the Horrifying Tale of Longlegs: A Review

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Discover the chilling world of Longlegs, a modern horror classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Longlegs, the latest horror film causing a stir, takes viewers on a spine-tingling journey through the twisted mind of a serial killer. Set in 1993 rural Oregon, the movie follows FBI Agent Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe, as she delves into a Satanic killing spree where seemingly ordinary fathers turn into ruthless murderers of their families. The film's director and writer, Osgood Perkins, draws inspiration from iconic thrillers like 'Silence of the Lambs,' creating a haunting atmosphere that grips audiences from start to finish.

Critics and audiences alike have been captivated by the intense performance of Nicolas Cage, who embodies the chilling persona of the killer known as 'Longlegs.' Cage's dramatic transformation for the role adds an extra layer of terror to the already gripping narrative. The red carpet premiere in Los Angeles showcased not only Cage's riveting portrayal but also celebrity fashion statements, with Maika Monroe dazzling in Courreges alongside other stars.

Despite comparisons to classics like 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Longlegs stands out as a unique and modern horror masterpiece. The film expertly blends psychological tension with the raw brutality of the killings, keeping viewers guessing until the shocking conclusion. With a stellar cast and a director known for his horror credentials, Longlegs has cemented its place as a must-watch for horror enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.

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Longlegs review: Do a runner from this generic horror where even ... (Evening Standard)

It's a grim, thankless task. The hunt for that elusive, 'genuinely scary' new horror movie is like picking through a wasteland of desiccated bones with ...

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Maika Monroe Fashions Courrèges & More Celebrity Style at ... (WWD)

'Longlegs' Los Angeles red carpet premiere featured Maika Monroe in Courreges, Nicolas Cage and more celebrity looks from the event.

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Longlegs - Movie Review • Movies.ie - Irish Cinema Site (Movies.ie - Irish Cinema Site)

The Plot: It's 1993 and there's a serial killer on the loose in rural Oregon. Calling himself 'Longlegs' (Nicolas Cage), the killer has a pattern of.

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Osgood Perkins' ambitious horror film "Longlegs" has critics in a frenzy (Israel Hayom)

The film follows FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) as she investigates a Satanic killing spree: Church-going fathers in Oregon snap and kill their families, ...

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Everything we know about 'unrecognisable' Nicolas Cage in ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The film is being touted as the year's most terrifying horror release but Cage's dramatic transformation for his role in the film has so far been shrouded ...

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Nicolas Cage plays serial killer in Vancouver-shot movie Longlegs (Vancouver Sun)

Director and writer Osgood Perkins says his tense, psychological thriller was inspired by Silence of the Lambs. Find out more.

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Longlegs is a modern horror classic (Dublin People)

From the early creeping dread of German expressionism, the allegorical horror of the Code era, the slasher craze of the 80s and the more recent slow-burn ...

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Longlegs' Osgood Perkins responds to Silence of the Lambs ... (digitalspy.com)

Longlegs writer/director Osgood Perkins has responded to comparisons to The Silence of the Lambs for his new horror movie.

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Maika Monroe, Oz Perkins, Blair Underwood and Alicia Witt on ... (Flickering Myth)

EJ Moreno speaks with the team behind Longlegs… A director with a serious horror pedigree and a stellar cast has led Longlegs to be hailed as one of the ...

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'Longlegs' actor Maika Monroe 'blown away' by Dev Patel's Monkey ... (India Today)

American actor Maika Monroe, who will be next seen in the crime-thriller, Longlegs, talked about the Indian projects she liked. She also went on to list the ...

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Longlegs Star Maika Monroe Didn't See Nicolas Cage Serial Killer ... (IndieWire)

Maika Monroe, star of Oz Perkins' 'Longlegs,' didn't meet Nicolas Cage until last day on set, which she tells IndieWire was 'absolutely insane.'

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Longlegs really is terrifying – but maybe not in the way that you think (Radio Times)

The new serial killer horror film has been generating a lot of buzz – but is it really that scary? Maika Monroe as Agent Lee Harker in Longlegs.

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'Longlegs' Is Well-Made Nonsense (Forbes)

FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) pursues Longlegs (Nicholas Cage), a serial killer who's been on a twenty-year killing spree.

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Longlegs, it will live with you (Scannain)

Out this weekend in Irish cinemas is Longlegs. Starring Maika Munroe and Nicolas Cage. It's a strange and bizarre story. Here's our review.

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'Longlegs' Director Says Nicolas Cage Stayed “Very Focused” on ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Nicolas Cage plays a Satanic serial killer in the new horror film 'Longlegs', but didn't do full method-acting in between takes.

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'Longlegs' Review: Nicolas Cage Manages To Top His Twisted ... (Deadline)

The filmmaker's dad was the great Anthony Perkins who of course played the unforgettable and nightmarish Norman Bates in Hitchcock's chilling and frightening ...

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Why grisly serial-killer horror Longlegs is this summer's great 'anti ... (BBC News)

Starring Nicolas Cage as a satanist mass murderer, Longlegs has been called "the scariest film of the decade". Here's why, despite its snowy setting, ...

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LONGLEGS Is a Very Weird, Very Upsetting, Thoroughly Captivating ... (Nerdist)

Longlegs has Nicolas Cage playing the creepiest of characters, and that's not even the best part of the movie. Read our review.

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Maika Monroe Talks Fighting for 'Longlegs,' Why She Nearly Gave ... (Hollywood Reporter)

A decade after breaking out with 'It Follows,' the horror movie vet hunts down a serial killer played by Nicolas Cage, who didn't break character until they ...

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'Longlegs' will haunt your nightmares and 'hijack your subconscious ... (USA TODAY)

The reviews are in and the critics agree unanimously: "Longlegs" is absolutely terrifying. The new film, starring Nicolas Cage, is out Friday.

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Longlegs star Maika Monroe teases "very unexpected and super ... (GamesRadar+)

They Follow will catch up with a very different Jay, says Monroe.

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Nicolas Cage on Taking 'Longlegs' Inspiration From His Mother and ... (Hollywood Reporter)

"I wanted the character to be an androgynous almost prophet, like in the Fellini movie 'Juliet of the Spirits,'" Cage said, while also drawing a connection ...

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