The Big Picture The Evil in ‘Longlegs’ and the Serial Killer Movie Canon
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Jul 12, 2024 
Director Osgood Perkins discusses his career and the intriguing elements in 'Longlegs', followed by a deep dive into the serial killer movie genre highlighting dread and audience engagement. The collaboration with Nicolas Cage, audience reception, and creating a sense of dread in horror films are also explored.
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Long Legs Pick and Initial Reaction
- Sean Fennessey chose to discuss Longlegs with Rob Mahoney due to its disturbing nature.
- Mahoney found the film deeply unsettling, comparing its dread and tension to other serial killer films.
Long Legs as Psychological Thriller
- Longlegs, unlike slasher films, focuses on the psychological aspects of the crimes rather than the graphic violence.
- The film's effectiveness comes from suggesting violence, letting the viewer's imagination fill in the blanks.
Long Legs and unsettling imagery
- Longlegs uses unsettling imagery and sound design to create a sense of unease.
- The film plays with the viewer's perception of reality, blurring the lines between the protagonist's intuition and the actual events.