Think you’ve seen everything Nicolas Cage’s spooky new horror film, Longlegs, has to offer? Think again. Distributor NEON has dared audiences to look closer. They revealed that writer-director Osgood Perkins hid more than 15 appearances of the Devil in the film.
These creepy glimpses of the shadowy figure hide in the background of important scenes. They add an eerie detail that viewers might miss at first. To make the hunt more exciting, NEON released a video showing a few of these devilish cameos. The rest are left for sharp-eyed fans to find.
NEON Reveals 15 Hidden Devil Appearances in Longlegs
Starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Oz Perkins, Longlegs has unexpectedly done really well at the box office and has impressed critics. It has received praise for its suspenseful atmosphere and Perkins’ masterful direction.
The film tells the story of a young FBI agent, Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe. Lee is hunting down a serial killer (Cage), who might have supernatural reasons for his crimes. But now, there is a new devilish reveal by NEON that makes watching the film even more exciting. It has revealed more than 15 appearances of the Devil in many key scenes. Spot some here:
‘LONGLEGS’ director Osgood Perkins has hidden more than 15 appearances of the devil throughout the film. pic.twitter.com/RnbLTufuq3
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) July 22, 2024
Spotting the Devil hiding in the background during normal scenes is creepy and exciting. It makes watching the movie again more fun. It also invites viewers to search for clues and discover hidden details. This becomes a way to connect with the characters’ growing sense of unease and paranoia.
Longlegs’ Impressive Box Office Performance
Longlegs has been a breakout success at the box office. The film opened with a domestic box office record of $22.4 million (per Box Office Mojo), the highest-grossing debut ever for its distributor, NEON.
The film has now earned over $25 million domestically and $30 million worldwide. This makes it one of the lowest-budget films to hit these milestones in 2024, a year with big hits like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Dune: Part Two. With a production budget of under $10 million, Longlegs has made a profit for NEON.
Its success is even more notable compared to other horror movies this year. Longlegs has almost tripled the total earnings of Late Night with the Devil, which was previously the top opener for its distributor.
This shows that Longlegs has connected with audiences more strongly than other horror films. The film has also received high praise from critics. It currently holds an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times does the Devil appear hidden in Longlegs?
Distributor NEON revealed that writer-director Osgood Perkins hid more than 15 appearances of the Devil throughout Longlegs. These blink-and-you-miss-it glimpses of the shadowy figure are tucked into the backgrounds of key scenes. NEON released a video showcasing a few examples, leaving the rest for sharp-eyed viewers to spot on their own during rewatches.
How much money has Longlegs made at the box office?
Longlegs opened with a domestic debut of $22.4 million, the highest opening ever for distributor NEON. The film went on to gross roughly $74 million domestically and topped $100 million worldwide, making it one of 2024’s biggest indie horror successes against a reported production budget of under $10 million.
What is Longlegs about and who stars in it?
Longlegs follows young FBI agent Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe, as she hunts a serial killer named Longlegs, played by Nicolas Cage, whose crimes may have supernatural origins. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the film has been praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and currently holds an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
