The highly anticipated horror movie Longlegs has finally dropped its trailer, sending chills down the spines of horror fans worldwide.
Directed by Oz Perkins, the film is set to release on July 12, 2024, and promises to be a chilling experience blending classic Hollywood psychological thrillers with modern horror sensibilities.
Trailer and Marketing Campaign
The trailer, released on February 2, 2024, is as unsettling as it gets. It starts with atmospheric music and shows FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) examining a wall map of various occult symbols.
The trailer then cuts to a series of sinister shots, including a girl looking out the window to see a stranger’s car parked outside, Harker opening a book titled ‘Nine Circles of Hell’, and a man handling a doll. The trailer ends with a cryptic line: “You’ve got the teeth of the hydra upon you. July 12th.”The marketing campaign for Longlegs has been praised for its genius, echoing the elusive eeriness of Skinamarink and Hereditary.
The campaign kicked off with a cryptic teaser titled ‘Every year there is another’, which showed an old family photo alongside a 911 call audio and a crime scene photo of a girl’s long legs.
This was followed by another teaser titled ‘Remember to say your prayers’, which featured a man holding a torchlight and a woman’s voice reminding viewers to say their prayers.
Cast and Plot
The film stars Maika Monroe as FBI Agent Lee Harker, who is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult.
Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Nicolas Cage joins the cast as the elusive serial killer, adding a layer of intrigue to the film. The supporting cast includes Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood.
The plot is shrouded in mystery, but it appears to focus on Harker’s investigation into the serial killer, which takes a supernatural turn as she uncovers links to the occult and a personal connection between herself and the killer.
Release Date and Posters
Longlegs is set to release in cinemas on July 12, 2024, bringing early Halloween chills to audiences. The film’s marketing campaign has also included four creepy new posters, each depicting or foreshadowing a crime and including a brief caption about the victims.
The posters hint at the film’s focus on an investigation into a serial killer and the occult, with mentions of priests, crime scenes with no forced entry, a wounded nun, and the bizarre placement of victims.
Longlegs promises to be a standout in the horror genre, offering a fresh take on the classic thriller formula. With its cryptic marketing campaign and chilling trailer, the film is generating plenty of hype among horror fans.
