Longlegs is a very bizarre murder mystery that takes a downward turn near the third act. The movie contains many great elements while also having some flaws that can bring it down.
The cinematography of this movie was outstanding, from the lighting to the angles, it is amazing to watch and can cause a sense of dread that helps the tone tremendously.
“I really like how they shot the movie because in every scene you can see the whole room, windows and doors, and that makes it feel like anyone could walk in. It makes it all feel eerie,” said Mia Dreis (12).
The first half of the mystery was very compelling and left viewers wanting to know more about the killer and the circumstances around the killings. Lee is a compelling protagonist who does not drag the movie down in the slightest, and while Longlegs himself was not in the movie as much as viewers might expect, what screentime he gets has a lasting impression with its bizarreness. Everything in the movie is set up, and there is no twist that comes from nowhere; it is a mystery that can be solved while watching.
Despite all of these positive attributes, the third act and its reveal were very disappointing and felt very predictable. The use of Satan worshipping as the motive and cause of every supernatural element was a bit cliche and predictable. The controlling of families, which leads them to their death, was also a bit of a let down.
The movie didn’t feel like it delivered on the dread that was developed over the film. The only reason I can still call this a horror movie is because this dread is very effective, and the use of supernatural elements can make fans of murder mysteries feel a bit misled.
Overall, Longlegs is a movie worth your time. Its cinematography is stellar, and the first half is very well done. Longlegs, while featured often, will leave you unnerved and on edge. Even if the reveals in the end were not amazing, that does not take away from the quality of this film.
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