Movies - Longlegs : Highly Anticipated Horror Thriller set to Haunt Audiences on July 12, 2024

By Mulder, 02 february 2024

In a chilling revelation for horror movie enthusiasts, Neon is gearing up to release the much-anticipated American horror thriller film, Longlegs, on July 12, 2024 in the United States. The film, written and directed by the acclaimed Osgood Perkins, boasts a stellar cast, including Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood.

The storyline follows Lee Harker, a freshly minted FBI agent, who finds herself thrust into the heart of an unsolved serial killer case. As Harker delves deeper into the investigation, occult evidence surfaces, complicating matters further. The tension escalates when Harker uncovers a personal connection to the elusive killer, compelling her to take swift action to prevent yet another tragic family murder.

The project's inception dates back to November 2022 when it was reported that Osgood Perkins would both write and direct the film. The legendary Nicolas Cage, under his Saturn Films banner, signed on not only as a producer but also as the menacing serial killer central to the plot. Maika Monroe joined the cast in February 2023 as FBI agent Lee Harker, followed by the talented Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood.

Principal photography, led by cinematographer Andrés Arochi, unfolded in Vancouver, British Columbia, capturing the haunting visuals from January 16 to February 23, 2023. The eerie ambiance and captivating scenes are sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

In a strategic move, Neon secured the film's North American rights during the European Film Market in February 2023, setting the stage for its highly anticipated release in the United States on July 12, 2024.

Longlegs is a production collaboration between C2 Motion Picture Group and Saturn Films, with notable figures such as Nicolas Cage, Dan Kagan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Dave Caplan, and Chris Ferguson serving as producers. The film will also be distributed by Metropolitan Films in France, with a slightly earlier release date on July 10, 2024.

Clocking in at 101 minutes, Longlegs promises to deliver an intense and gripping horror experience, leaving audiences at the mercy of Osgood Perkins' masterful storytelling. As the countdown to July 12, 2024, begins, fans can brace themselves for a nightmarish journey into the depths of suspense and terror.

Synopsis :
FBI agent Lee Harker is in charge of finally stopping an elusive serial killer.

Longlegs
Written and directed by Osgood Perkins
Produced by Nicolas Cage, Dan Kagan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Dave Caplan, Chris Ferguson
Starring Maika Monroe Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Blair Underwood
Cinematography : Andrés Arochi
Edited by Graham Fortin, Greg Ng
Production companies : C2 Motion Picture Group, Saturn Films
Distributed by Neon (United States), Metropolitan Films (France)
Release date : July 10, 2024 (France), July 12, 2024 (United States)
Running time : 101 minutes