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Summary Nicolas Cage's performance as the terrifying titular serial killer in Longlegs simultaneously secures his status as one of the leading horror movie actors working today and reminds viewers of just how badly a 2023 release wasted his potential. As a performer, Cage has often divided opinion. His notorious "Nouveau Shamanic" acting style can oscillate between brilliance and unintended hilarity.
Related Longlegs Ending Explained: What Happens To Lee Harker Longlegs has a horrific ending that leaves Lee Harker in an interesting situation. We break down the horror film's ending and what happened to Harker. Instead of committing to a truly terrifying interpretation of Dracula, Renfield leaned into the more cartoonish elements of the character. Cage performed with an elaborate Transylvanian accent – clearly relishing the theatricality of the role, but never threatening to be scary. In many ways, the over-the-top nature of the legendary villain plays into the stereotype of Cage as an actor, making them seem like a perfect fit.
dominates every scene he's in through a combination of creepy make-up and incredible physicality. In its subtlety, it's everything that Renfield was not.
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