How do you feel after watching Longlegs? Are you feeling unsettled or spooked? Like you’re being haunted by the hydra’s teeth? It’s completely understandable. Osgood Perkins’ latest film is filled with eerie atmosphere, serial killer investigations reminiscent of Silence of the Lambs, Satan worship, and unexpected references to the glam rock band T. Rex. All of this builds up to an ending that will send shivers down your spine and leave you with lingering questions.
The main mystery of Longlegs revolves around the FBI’s pursuit of a serial killer in Oregon who targets families in murder-suicides. The killer, known as Longlegs (played by Nicolas Cage), leaves cryptic messages signed with his name at the crime scenes. FBI agent Lee Harker (played by Maika Monroe), who has psychic abilities, deciphers the killer’s code and unravels a satanic pattern in the killings. As the investigation progresses, dark secrets and twisted connections are revealed, leading to a chilling climax.
Longlegs’ true identity is uncovered, and his sinister connection to Lee’s past is revealed. The film delves into themes of manipulation, sacrifice, and the influence of dark forces. As the tension builds towards a shocking conclusion, viewers are left questioning the nature of evil and the power of redemption.
In the end, Longlegs leaves a lasting impact, haunting viewers with its unsettling imagery and thought-provoking narrative. It’s a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll, inviting audiences to contemplate the darkness that lurks within us all.