Longlegs (2024) :” Flat Storytelling and Lack of Thrills”

 

Director: Osgood Perkins

Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt

Producer: Jason Cloth, Dave Caplan, Nicolas Cage, Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Dan Kagan, Chris Ferguson, Fred Hedman, Christopher Tuffin, Michael Braun, Rick Yorn

Music: Jenny Luna

Cinematography: Danny Madden

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Language: English

Runtime: 103 minutes

Plot: 

FBI agent Lee Harker is on the hunt for a serial killer who seems to be more than human. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters disturbing truths and faces terrifying challenges that test her limits.

Performance:

Maika Monroe: The main lead FBI officer delivers a terrific performance, showcasing versatility in her role.

Nicolas Cage: The pale-faced antagonist gives a compelling and intense performance.

Alicia Witt: The main lead’s mother excels with a standout performance.

Technical Aspects:

Director: 

Osgood Perkins thinks of a concept that everyone knows and tries to show it in a different manner, but it doesn’t give the expected outcome and falls short.

Cinematography: 

Danny Madden’s cinematography is nice.

Music: 

Jenny Luna did an okay job, with some scenes providing chills.

Production Values: 

The production values are good.

Strengths:

• Performances

• A few standout scenes

• Some interesting investigation scenes

Weaknesses:

• Not much horror

• Lack of thrill

• Weak story

• Flat storytelling

My Personal Take on the Film:

‘Longlegs’ is a film with flat storytelling, which the director tries to present in a different way but ultimately falls short. There are a few okay scenes and investigation segments, but the story isn’t strong. The performances are good, but there are no truly scary or thrilling moments.

Rating: 2.25/5