Why Has Longlegs' Marketing Build-Up So Far been Perfect?
*Longlegs* is approaching things differently, particularly with regard to its lead actor, in a period when films are sometimes attacked for revealing too much in their marketing. Though it just features a single shot of Cage, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment that teases his unusual look in the movie, otherwise it tells you nothing about him. This little taste of Cage's Serial Killer act is meant to make viewers ravenous for more.
Perkins's fresh comments on Cage's performance line with this less-is-more marketing strategy. While hyping Cage's performance, the filmmaker provides next-to-nothing about the film's titular killer, hence adding to the mystique around the character and generating greater interest about what exactly Cage is going to unleash as he takes on maybe the most terrifying role of his career.
Nicolas Cage's Serial Killer In New Horror Movie Teased By Longlegs Director: He's Unrecognizable
Director of *Longlegs*, Osgood Perkins says Nicolas Cage is "unrecognizable" as the serial killer for the horror film. Over his long and remarkable career, he has practically every imaginable role—including the venerable Dracula in the horror-comedy *Renfield*. But Cage might not have ever been more horrifying as he is in the forthcoming supernatural horror film *Longlegs*, in which he plays a mystery killer under FBI search.
The latest trailer hardly shows Cage, and his part is being kept under wraps. Perkins's latest comments further add to the mystery behind *Longlegs*. Perkins talks on Cage's performance in the movie and guarantees that viewers have practically never seen an actor this good. Please find his comments from SFX Magazine via Games Radar below:
Examining Cage's Performace
Set for release on July 12, 2024 is Longlegs.
Cage looks like the ideal choice for the genre; he has starred in multiple horror films, including the previously mentioned *Renfield* as well as this year's *Arcadian*. Cage's actual ability as a very famous horror actor is yet unrealized. Longlegs may be Cage's first step toward being the next Vincent Price or Robert Englund, a path that would set him up for a fantastic career farewell performance. The scant hints thus far point to his newest horror film as being a career highlight for the long-time performer.
Title in Longlegs
Written-director Osgood Perkins created the horror thriller Longlegs. Assigned to a serial murderer cold case, FBI agent Lee Harker sets off a rabbit hole filled with unsettling revelations with the occult at the core of all. Once the evidence points to a personal link, it turns into a race against time to stop another murder.
Source: SFX Magazine via GamesRadar.
The riddle.
We settled on the character's voice, look, and attitude. Nic is going to consult what kind of additional performers or personalities as references? He is rather honest about mostly depending on other people. Who else then will he copy? He is unrecognizable when he reaches set. He walks unlike himself and does not sound like himself. You have this element—fire or wind—but Nicolas Cage plays your persona.
This tiny secret heightens the suspense around the movie. The fact that the character is being kept under secret makes the story of the film more fascinating.
