Nicolas Cage, the Oscar-winning actor, is set to star in the upcoming horror movie “Longlegs” from director Osgood Perkins. The chilling trailer shows Cage as a sinister and disturbing character, and his performance has left everyone intrigued. Cage’s character is a possessed Geppetto, who creates dolls that infiltrate families and make them do terrible things. The trailer does not show Cage’s face, but his sadistic voice can be heard as he stalks and frightens the main character, Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe.
The movie follows Harker, an FBI agent, as she is assigned to work on a cold case involving a serial killer. As the investigation progresses, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder. The cast also includes Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood. The movie’s synopsis reads: “As the investigation becomes more complicated with occult evidence uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.”
Cage has been working at a breakneck pace, appearing in six movies in 2023, including “The Old Way”, “Renfield”, “The Flash”, “Sympathy for the Devil”, “The Retirement Plan”, and “Dream Scenario”. He will also be starring in “Arcadian” and “The Surfer” in 2024, with the latter premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Nicolas Cage Stars in Chilling Horror Movie ‘Longlegs’ Directed by Osgood Perkins.
Maika Monroe, who has become one of horror’s go-to “scream queens” of the last decade, stars alongside Cage. Her notable credits include “It Follows”, “The Guest”, “Independence Day: Resurgence”, and “Watcher”. She will also be appearing in the upcoming sequel “They Follow”.
Osgood Perkins, the son of Psycho actor Anthony Perkins, wrote and directed “Longlegs”. The producers include Cage, Dan Kagan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Dave Caplan, and Chris Ferguson. The movie is set to arrive in theaters on July 12, 2024.
In the trailer, Cage’s voice is heard as he lures Harker into a dark and ominous world. The camera pans across Harker’s face, revealing her growing unease and fear as she struggles to comprehend the true extent of the killer’s powers. The trailer ends with a shot of Cage’s character, looking menacing and sinister, as Harker looks on in terror.
The movie’s trailer has left fans eagerly anticipating the release of “Longlegs”. With its blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, “Longlegs” is set to become a must-see for horror fans. Cage’s performance as a possessed Geppetto adds an extra layer of tension and unease to the trailer, leaving viewers wondering what horrors lie in store for Harker and the families she is trying to protect.
The success of “Longlegs” will depend on Cage’s ability to deliver a convincing performance as a sinister and disturbing character. With his track record of playing eccentric and over-the-top characters, Cage has the potential to bring a new level of intensity to the horror genre. The movie’s premise, which combines elements of psychological horror and supernatural terror, has the potential to create a gripping and unsettling viewing experience.
