Longlegs Director Explains the Killer’s Creepy Moniker

Longlegs Director Explains the Killer's Creepy Moniker

As a huge fan of both horror movies and Nicolas Cage’s acting, I have been eagerly anticipating Osgood Perkins’ “Longlegs.” The enigmatic marketing campaign has only fueled my curiosity, and the recent revelation that the killer’s nickname was chosen because it sounded cool just adds to the film’s intrigue.


Osgood Perkins’ horror film “Longlegs” generated intrigue with a mysterious marketing campaign. The previews and sneak peeks showcased the movie’s eerie ambiance instead of revealing its plot. Now that “Longlegs” has been released in cinemas, viewers have gained insights into queries they didn’t recognize they had. However, crucial information about the title character’s origin remains undisclosed. Serial killer movies often coined chilling aliases, and Perkins admitted that the nickname for the antagonist was chosen due to its appeal. “Longlegs” is now available in theaters.

“The name ‘Longlegs’ may not hold significance or not, according to Perkins’ explanation to Collider. He expressed his fondness for the term, finding it intriguing and evocative. The word sounds ominous yet entertaining, pure, and reminiscent of the 70s. It brings to mind Robert Plant’s vocal style in Led Zeppelin songs and has a vintage pin-up charm. This name invokes a specific era, and the character exhibits an awkwardness that aligns with the term.”

FBI agent Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe, is a talented rookie who joins the team investigating an elusive serial killer, portrayed by Nicolas Cage. As the case unfolds and becomes increasingly intricate, they uncover evidence of the occult. Shockingly, Harker uncovers a chilling personal link to the ruthless murderer and must race against time to prevent him from taking more innocent lives before it’s too late.

Similar to the secrecy surrounding the storyline details, the appearance of Cage’s character Longlegs in the upcoming film has been shrouded in mystery. Before its premiere, Cage explained in a cryptic manner why preserving this enigma was essential.

Cage cautioned Entertainment Weekly, “This monster is like handling nitroglycerin in a jar – extremely dangerous. The way it’s presented could have serious consequences, far beyond just a movie theater explosion. It could impact an entire city, country, even the world. Prepare yourself, as this experience will fundamentally alter your reality and open new doors of perception that will significantly change your life.”

Longlegs is in theaters now.

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2024-07-16 00:40