But in the midst of this summer’s spectacle after spectacle, and following around almost assured feel-good rom-com scant days before that, there was one film all season critically acclaimed anyway rise from within on wave dark horse: Longlegs showtime. Longlegs, from writer/director Osgood Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe has quickly set itself apart in the horror space by combining elements of mystery, occult subgenre highlights with shades of a wholly disturbing look at an individual named Longfellow.

The crux of the intrigue surrounding the film is its cryptic title, “Longlegs. Speaking with Variety, director Osgood Perkins illuminated the origin of this creepy label. “Writers, we just love words,” marveled Perkins. “Longlegs” also carries a feeling of unease. It put the movie in a strange place.

Longlegs was named by Nicolas Cage’s serial killer in order to make a name that sounded like “horrifying” as well unnecessary. Perkins expanded, comparing the name to a relic of yesteryear — something from the 1970s or suchlike; which contextually is another feather in this film’s cap since that held a lot more fascination. But it is this intentionally ambiguous mid-point that fits the later narrative of FBI agent Lee Harker (played by Maika Monroe) as she attempts to crack open a case, and experiences weird evidence after taking on devil worship with ties very close to home.

Longlegs has been acclaimed as one of the best horror films of the year, thanks in part to Nicolas Cage discovery performance and Perkins direction. The movie’s performance in theaters has further demonstrated its popularity, with an incredibly strong opening weekend that exceeded projections and broke records for distributor Neon.

Longlegs also relies on a nontraditional marketing plan, cleverly playing with word-of-mouth and viral campaigns that helped generate the buzz. This strategy has proven to be beneficial, as the spooky trailer and Cage’s creepily charming iteration of Longlegs have attracted a massive word-of-mouth following both digitally and IRL.

Combining psychological tension and supernatural intrigue, this film is sure to remain with horror aficionados as well as cinephiles long after the end credits. Perkins says, fittingly: “It doesn’t quite fit is part of its beauty and intrigue for me i think it’s meant to be questioned.”

Longlegs has stood firm with the best of them so far this summer, reminding us that there is still magic to be had in a well-crafted thriller. Whether you come for it’s atmospheric storytelling, the mystique of its titular lead character or the raw performances delivered by this cast, Longlegs is sure to be a chilling descent into terror and wonder.

Longlegs is now in theaters across the nation, giving viewers an opportunity to face their deepest fears and step foot into a world where real life meets with supernatural. See the summer phenomenon for yourself — get your tickets now and be chilled by Longlegs.

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