Longlegs: The Scariest Movie of 2024
A new trailer for an upcoming horror movie has taken the internet by storm, leaving horror fans on the edge of their seats. Longlegs, directed by Oz Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood, has been dubbed the 'scariest movie of 2024' by many. The trailer has earned widespread praise for its cryptic and unsettling imagery, sparking anticipation for the film's release. With its occult themes and chilling atmosphere, Longlegs is set to be a standout in the horror genre.
The Rise of Horror in 2023
The horror genre continued to expand last year, kicking off with the birth of a new franchise (and a viral dance scene) in M3GAN – and this was just the beginning. The following months saw the release of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest twisty flick Knock at the Cabin, the Philippou’s epic debut Talk to Me, the epic return of Kramer in Saw X, and the anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s adaptation, to name a few.
The Cryptic Teasers and Trailer
The trailer for Longlegs – an upcoming horror movie directed by Oz Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood – dropped over the weekend, and it’s about as unsettling as it gets. The clip has caught the attention of horror fans across the internet, with Rotten Tomatoes and JoBlo confirming it is for Longlegs. It arrives a week after NEON released an even more cryptic teaser for the movie titled ‘Every year there is another’. The teaser, featuring an old family photo and a chilling 911 call, added to the enigma surrounding the film, building anticipation for its release.
Unsettling Plot and Fan Reactions
The plot of Longlegs reads: 'FBI Agent Lee Harker (Monroe) is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer (Cage). As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.'
