Nicolas Cage’s Upcoming Horror Movie Looks Like The Creepiest Movie Still To Come In 2024

Summary Nicolas Cage's upcoming horror movie "Longlegs" looks to be 2024's most disturbing release, combining religious symbolism and intense terror.

The trailer for "Longlegs" suggests that the film will rely on atmosphere over jump scares, with graphic violence and supernatural elements adding to the dread.

Cage's resurgence in the horror genre with critically acclaimed films like "Mandy" and "Color Out of Space" could establish him as one of the leading horror actors today.

Although 2024 has seen plenty of impressive horror movies hit theaters, an upcoming Nicolas Cage project looks like it could be the year's most disturbing release. Thanks to his prolific nature, Cage has featured in several horror movies in his career. While some have been more successful than others, he has demonstrated an impressive ability to play both heroes and villains within the genre. However, even with the 60-year-old's extensive track record, his next horror movie looks like it could be one of his most unnerving yet.

Even before Cage's anticipated next horror feature, it's clear that 2024 has been hugely enjoyable for horror fans. The calendar has included a mix of well-received high-profile blockbusters, such as Sydney Sweeney's Immaculate and franchise prequel The First Omen, alongside successful independent releases like Late Night With The Devil and Nicolas Cage's own Arcadian. This all suggests that the genre is in a healthy place ahead of further releases later in the year. However, while there has been no shortage of scares, one yet-to-be-released Cage project seems set to deliver above and beyond what's come before.

Nicolas Cage's Longlegs Horror Movie Will Be One Of 2024's Most Disturbing Movies

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Combining the religious symbolism of Seven with the terrifying intensity of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Nicolas Cage's Longlegs looks like it has the potential to be one of 2024's most disturbing movies. Although little is known about the movie's plot and characters, it is clear that the film will follow Maika Monroe's investigation into a depraved and dangerous serial killer, played by Cage. While this premise alone is enough to be unsettling, other details from the trailer suggest that Longlegs will go out of its way to be as creepy as possible.

If the trailer is any indication, Longlegs will rely on atmosphere rather than ineffectual jump scares to incite terror. The select clips released so far to help promote the movie feature both graphic violence and a spiritual element that could mean the involvement of the supernatural – a combination that has proven effective for some of the most celebrated horror films of all time. To make things even more terrifying, Longlegs' cinematography and use of satanic imagery gives the film a palpable atmosphere of evil, all without any clear explanation as to what's going on. This potent mix creates the perfect environment for a seriously scary film.

Why Longlegs Could Be Nicolas Cage's Best Horror Movie Yet

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Although it's already been made clear that Cage will play a serial killer in Longlegs, part of the trailer's strength is in keeping much of his characterization secret. It's obvious from the juxtaposition between obsessive investigation and extreme violence that Longlegs will offer a complex psychological portrait. However, the evidence also suggests that the material will allow Cage the opportunity to excel without tipping into self-parody.

Part of the consequence of Cage's uniquely intense acting style is that his performances can fluctuate from committed to unintentionally comical. Especially when the rest of the film's atmosphere is at odds with his performance, this can have a jarring effect that negatively affects the viewing experience. However, the Longlegs trailer suggests that the film is perfectly pitched towards Cage's unparalleled intensity, allowing him to be genuinely unnerving in a dark and dangerous role. This could help break new ground for Cage – provided the film can live up to the highly atmospheric trailer.

Longlegs Is Continuing A Great Nicolas Cage Horror Trend

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After achieving major success in his early career, Nicolas Cage experienced something of a professional dip in the 2010s, appearing in a string of straight-to-video releases. However, he has undergone a resurgence, in no small part thanks to his critical success in the horror genre. Prior to Longlegs, Cage appeared in critically acclaimed horror movies like Mandy, Color Out of Space, and Arcadian, all of which helped reassert his acting credentials.

(Cage's) nouveau shamanic acting style is well suited to the intensity often required by dark and disturbing horror movie plots

Given the success he has enjoyed in the horror genre, Longlegs could help definitively establish Cage as one of the leading horror actors working today. Certainly, within the right context, his nouveau shamanic acting style is well suited to the intensity often required by dark and disturbing horror movie plots. It's yet to be confirmed whether Longlegs can continue Cage's positive horror trend. However, if the trailer is anything to go by, it has every chance of success.