When I finished watching Longlegs, I had to ask myself, did I like this movie or did I not enjoy it. One thing is certain, it’s a movie you won’t soon forget. The thing that I came away with more than anything else is that this was certainly a disturbing movie, and if a horror movie is disturbing, then it means it has done its job. I haven’t been scared from watching a horror movie since I was a kid, so they don’t have that effect on me any longer, mostly because I am analyzing and dissecting the movie as I watch it. The other thing that I particularly liked is that this movie had a good mystery component to it.
On the downside, I found myself confused at times while watching it, trying to figure out what was happening. However, the last few scenes did explain things well enough that I think I have the movie figured out. Nicholas Cage did an incredible job as Longlegs, even though he did not spend much time on screen. Either he’s truly demented, or he’s a damn good actor. I’m guessing it’s the latter. As I mentioned, this is an unsettling movie, and there are very few movies that make me feel that way. If you’re squeamish, don’t watch this, but if you enjoy horror this is a must watch movie.
