After another impressive day at the Box Office on July 23, earning $2.1 million, creepy horror hitLonglegshas officially entered a prestigious list. The film is now in thetop 20 movies at the US Box Office in 2024, pushing out the disappointingArgylleinto 21st. This is a major result for the Neon movie, with their filmsoften failing to leave major imprints on the domestic box office. This time, a bout of impressive viral marketing and clever promotional material stirred up plenty of interest, resulting in a consistent showing at the box office. Overall,the film currently sits at over $55 million worldwide, making it the second-biggest financial success for production company Neon of all time, behind the Academy Award-winningParasite.
Next up in the sights ofLonglegsis theLuca Guadagninotennis-based romantic drama,Challengers. With just $2 million separating them, it is likelyLonglegswill overtakeChallengersin a matter of days. WithChallengerson just over $50 million domestically, this overtaking would also mean thatLonglegshas hit such a milestone,returning the movie’s reported under $10 million budget five-fold in just the US. AfterChallengers,Longlegswill look to overtakeThe Beekeeper, although theJason Statham-led action hit’s $66 million return is a much more difficult target to face.
‘Longlegs’ Combines an Unsettling Atmosphere With Memorable Performances
Not just a success thanks to its viral marketing campaign,Longlegshas indeed lived up to the hype, providing a horror experience that rivals any other in 2024. By crafting an unsettling atmosphere throughout, the scares become second nature, withtwists and turns aplenty keeping the audience on their toes.Then, of course, come the iconic performances, led by the fantasticMaika Monroeas Agent Lee Harker. Opposite her in the small but definitely memorable titular role isNicolas Cage, putting in one of his best performances in some years.
In hisreview of the film for Collider,Ross Bonaimesaid, “While Perkins has made horror films prior toLonglegs, this feels like him truly finding his lane in the genre. It’s an uneasy, unrelenting nightmare that we can’t escape, even if it is a rocky road for a bit.Longlegstakes a bit to get us settled into its brand of horror, but once it does, it’s hard not to be impressed by the place between here and there where we find ourselves.”
Longlegshas officially entered the top 20 movies at the US Box Office in 2024. You can still grab tickets to watch the horror in theaters right now.
A chilling horror thriller directed by Osgood Perkins. The film stars Maika Monroe as Lee Harker, a promising new FBI agent assigned to solve the mystery of an elusive serial killer played by Nicolas Cage. As Harker delves deeper into the case, she uncovers disturbing evidence of occult practices connected to the murders.
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