Film critic Jonathan Sim's review of Longlegs, a new horror movie starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage.
is one of the most unsettling movies of the year. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins, this film follows FBI agent Lee Harker investigating a Satanic serial killer named Longlegs . As the investigation continues, she begins to realize a personal link between herself and the killer. This movie operates under a particular type of horror, blending two genres: the serial killer and the supernatural.
NEON has outdone itself with this one. Perkins does a spectacular job from the start, knowing you can craft a jump scare without buildup. Sometimes, that can be the best way to make sure it works. The sound design through all of Longlegs is bone-chilling. It can be grating to hear occasionally, which adds to the experience. As Lee continues investigating this string of gruesome murders, the story goes in darker directions, and the film delivers on every bit of its premise.
The answer remains at the core of Lee’s investigation. Another shining element of the film is how intelligent she is. She’s a good detective and a very active protagonist, dedicating most of the movie to the case. She does research, acts rationally, and is an easy character to latch onto. This is particularly the case as we uncover parts of her past and her connection to the killer and delve into her relationship with her religious mother, Ruth .
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