Brief Summary
This video reviews the psychological thriller "Long Legs," praising its atmosphere, tone, and performances, particularly M Monroe and Nicolas Cage. The reviewer appreciates the film's ability to create a sense of unease and its unique take on the serial killer manhunt trope. While the reviewer found the ending unfulfilling, they recommend the movie as a worthwhile and unique horror thriller of 2024.
- The movie excels in creating a Perpetual feeling of anxiety through its atmosphere and tone.
- M Monroe delivers a great performance, and Nicholas Cage is memorable, turning his usual memed persona into something terrifying.
- Despite a low budget, the movie feels refreshing and unique, standing out in the horror thriller genre.
Intro
The reviewer starts by commending the movie "Long Legs" for correctly using the singular form "Revelation" when referencing The Book of Revelation, a common error in films with religious serial killer themes.
Overview of "Long Legs"
"Long Legs," written and directed by Oz Perkins, is about an FBI Manhunt for a serial killer. The film stars M Monroe as the main character, who is brought onto the case by Blair Underwood's character. Monroe's character is intuitive and skilled at piecing together details, which helps them get closer to solving the case. The movie is a psychological Thriller that relies on a Perpetual feeling of anxiety rather than cheap thrills.
Atmosphere, Tone, and Budget
The movie has incredible atmosphere and tone, creating a feeling of anxiety and fear. With a budget estimated to be under 10 million (possibly around 3 million), it's comparable to an indie film in today's market. The reviewer emphasizes that the movie effectively creates an uneasy and thrilling experience.
Performances and Nicholas Cage
M Monroe delivers a great performance, reminiscent of her role in "It Follows." Nicholas Cage's portrayal is particularly striking; initially, it might seem like an impersonation, but it's actually Cage himself. He is crazy in the movie, and the reviewer notes that the low-budget Prosthetics on Cage's face give him a masked appearance. The magic of editing turns Cage's memed persona into something terrifying through ambient noise and music.
Intriguing Plot and Unfulfilling Ending
The reviewer found the plot intriguing and noted a recurring theme in 2024 movies. However, the ending was unfulfilling, feeling abrupt and leaving the reviewer wanting more. While the movie is a slowburn, it remains gripping and intriguing throughout.
Final Thoughts and Recommendation
"Long Legs" takes a familiar concept—an FBI Manhunt for a serial killer—and makes it feel refreshing and uneasy. The reviewer concludes that in the landscape of 2024 horror thriller movies, "Long Legs" stands out as unique, worth watching, and even worth buying on VHS.
