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Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe are set to deliver a spine-chilling experience with their upcoming horror mystery,Longlegs. Set to hit the theaters on 03 June 2025, the movie recently marked its early screenings and witnessed waves of positive reactions from fans.
Although it was initially deemed to be the scariest movie of the decade, Nicolas Cage’sLonglegsunfortunately lost the title, following its early screening. However, not to worry, for fans believe the film still has the undeniable potential to leave a lasting impression on horror aficionados, worldwide.
Nicolas Cage’sLonglegsGarnered Positive Response Following Early Screening
Written and directed by Osgood Perkins, the upcominghorror-mysteryLonglegs, starring Nicolas Cage, has already garnered a positive response and a staggering 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, ahead of its release. Narrating a tale of a serial killer played by Cage, the movie delves deeper into the psychology of FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe), who finds a personal connection with the case.
Meanwhile, as the film hit its early screenings in parts of the US,Longlegsearned overwhelmingly positive first reactions from audiences. Stirring up considerable anticipation among fans,Nicolas Cageand Maika Monroe’s upcoming movie is said to have a masterful blend of psychological tension with a sense of impending doom. Instead of relying on jump scares and conventional horror tropes,Longlegsis said to have taken things to the next level.
#Longlegsfilmcrawls its way deep under your skin and manifests the year’s most original horror experience.Maika Monroe shines in Osgood Perkins' unnerving satanic thriller, but it’s Nicholas Cage’s disturbing demeanour that will stay with audiences for years to come.pic.twitter.com/xH3nzVFimA
Loved#longlegsfilmit’s a real nasty thriller. I don’t quite get the cries that it’s the “scariest movie of the decade” but you’ve got to sell tickets I guess.Maika Monroe is brilliant and Cage uses his unhinged energy perfectly. Can’t wait to see what Osgood Perkins does nextpic.twitter.com/jrjyavvB0F
Thought#Longlegsfilmwas superb. It’s deeply disturbing, nasty, tense and strange, featuring terrific performances from Monroe and Cage.But is it terrifying? No. Does it live up to the incredible hype? Sadly not for me. Still thought it was great but was never wowedpic.twitter.com/PEKTgEbiKV
Osgood Perkins’#LonglegsFilmis a chilling thriller that leaves its mark. The material is unnerving and the atmospheric soundtrack adds to the dread.But it’s Nicolas Cage’s masterful performance that tips the scale. His creepy psycho killer is genuinely unforgettable.pic.twitter.com/xiG5XN7LVY
Longlegs is truly one of the most unsettling, malicious films I’ve seen in years! Hands down the best TRUE CRIME film since Silence of the Lambs. Nic Cage gives one of the most FRIGHTENING performances I’ve ever seen. You will leave this film speechless.#Longlegs@LonglegsFilmpic.twitter.com/HHb3U0pzae
Following the early screenings ofLonglegs, several film enthusiasts took to social media to express their appreciation for the film. Addressing how Nicolas Cage’s upcoming horror mystery was initially deemed to be the scariest movie of the decade, fans noted that it’s certainly not worthy of that hype. But right after the bold statement, netizens were quick to clarify that while the film might not hold the crown, it still has quite the potential to leave an indelible mark on audiences.
Longlegswas Previously Deemed to Become the Pinnacle of Fear Upon its Release
Initially, after the teaser for Nicolas Cage andMaika MonroeʼsLonglegswas very casually dropped back in January, the film’s production company Neon, orchestrated a suspense around it and which led to a surge in hype. And just like that, it was enough to send the internet into a frenzy, where fans began dissecting every frame, eventually leading them to overestimate the potential of the film into becoming the pinnacle of fear.
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Considering the film’s thought-provoking narrative and filmmaker Osgood Perkins’ impressive resume filled with directives likeStar Trekand a bunch of horror/thrillers, fans had presumed that his upcoming horror mystery might be a standout movie in the genre. Hopeful netizens thus began citingLonglegsas a testament to the evolving landscape of horror cinema.
Addressing how the film shifted from traditional scare tactics towards amore cerebral approach, fans had estimated thatLonglegswould redefine what it means to be truly terrifying. Following the early hints and the storyline, fans believed that Nicolas Cage’s upcoming movie might make viewers confront deeper fears and anxieties while offering unpredictable thrills.
the marketing for longlegs is so good that its making me afraid of watching it because theres a chance itll just be an alright movie rather than the acclaimed “scariest film of the year”pic.twitter.com/3JntiFqLdp
This reflection of IF poster on LONGLEGS poster at the Cinema-Con is the scariest, most haunting thing I’ve ever seen.pic.twitter.com/S9B3diqLhI
Longlegs might be what I want from Nicolas Cage performance and he has history in his career for being a psychopath in movies. Hearing that Longlegs being the most scariest movie of the decade. Nicolas Cage can pull it off in this movie and his best yet monster performance!pic.twitter.com/Rw5xB4nlbJ
People are calling Longlegs the scariest movie of the decade.pic.twitter.com/KSTllAFQsx
Nicolas Cage is gonna give us the scariest performance of his entire career as a serial killer known as Longlegs, no doubt about it.
Longlegs about to be the scariest film of the yearhttps://t.co/Qwm0a0nsRo
However, following the early screenings, as the dust settled on fans’ previous remarks, it seems clear thatLonglegsmight no longer hold the title of theterrifying movie of the decade, but it certainly has the potential to carve out a niche of its own. Few fans have claimed that Nicolas Cage’s project is one of the most original horror films of the decade, and it has thoroughly dealt with the thrills of the serial killer genre, wherein audiences will experience a lingering sense of unease and anxiety.
Longlegswill hit the theaters on August 16, 2025.
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