Longlegs is a 2024 horror-thriller directed by Osgood Perkins. The film follows FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe), who possesses clairvoyant abilities, as she investigates a series of family murder-suicides linked by cryptic letters signed “Longlegs.” Each crime involves a father killing his family and then himself, with the murders coinciding with the ninth birthdays of the families’ daughters. Harker’s investigation uncovers occult symbols and a personal connection to the elusive killer, leading her to confront dark family secrets and a satanic conspiracy.

Nicolas Cage delivers a chilling performance as Dale Cobble, the enigmatic and sadistic killer known as Longlegs. The film’s unsettling atmosphere is heightened by its eerie sound design and surreal visuals, drawing comparisons to the works of David Lynch. Critics have noted the film’s blend of procedural thriller elements with occult horror, creating a memorable and haunting cinematic experience. “Longlegs” is now available for streaming on Hulu and other VOD platforms.