Longlegs

Longlegs is a 2024 American horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins.

Longlegs is a 2024 American horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Set in the 1990s, it follows an FBI agent investigating an occult-tinged serial killer known as Longlegs. The film stars Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and Nicolas Cage.

Plot

The story follows an FBI agent assigned to an unsolved case involving a serial killer linked to occult clues and family murders in Oregon. The investigation gradually reveals unusual connections between the agent and the case.

Cast and characters

The principal cast includes Maika Monroe as FBI agent Lee Harker, Blair Underwood as an FBI superior, Alicia Witt as Harker's mother, and Nicolas Cage as the title killer. Supporting roles are also played by Kiernan Shipka and others.

Release and reception

Longlegs premiered in Los Angeles on July 8, 2024, and opened theatrically in the United States on July 12, 2024. It was widely reviewed as a strong horror thriller and performed well at the box office.

Box office

The film earned about $128 million worldwide against a production budget reported at under $10 million. It is noted as a major commercial success for Neon and Osgood Perkins.