In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree. Saturated in disquieting mood while leveraging a nightmarishly gonzo performance by Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is a satanic horror that effectively instills panic. (R, 1h 41m)
“Part of what makes the film so effective is that it doesn’t really depend on secrets or surprises. The writer and director Osgood Perkins summons an atmosphere of dread so intense, it’s practically spoiler-proof.” – Justin Chang, NPR
“Writer-director Osgood Perkins has come up with something fresh, pungent and visceral. It’s easily the most effective work of horror I’ve seen this year.” – Kyle Smith, Wall Street Journal
“When it comes to high-wire acting with no net, Nicolas Cage is a rock star and this serial-killing satanic devil ranks with his bizarro best even when filmmaker Oz Perkins slides into silliness. No matter—virtuoso Cage lights the spark and then, ka-boom!” – Peter Travers, ABC News