Blackcoat's Daughter is another film of his with an ongoing visceral sense of dread, it's like a dark ambient filmclip all the way through.
@DavidAntrobus
Ай бұрын
Seconding _Blackcoat's Daughter_ , a movie I'm almost sure Kermode would like a lot and which also exists under the title _February_ (in case it's tricky to find). Such atmosphere. I thought last year's _The Holdovers_ ripped it off shamelessly (kidding).
@SEAKPhotog
Ай бұрын
Blackcoats Daughter is terrific.
@timothyw98
Ай бұрын
@@Iggsy81 Not forgetting a brilliantly gloomy performance from Kiernan Shipka
@Laserdreamz
Ай бұрын
forgot about that one, cool movie.
@TheSpotlessMind93
Ай бұрын
Having seen Longlegs, I would say The Black coat's Daughter is a strongly recommended watch if you like Longlegs. There are some thematic similarities (ie. Satanic).
@estebancomulet
Ай бұрын
Osgood's mother was also berry Berenson, the actress who died in the first plane going into the WTC on 911. He's got quite the parental CV.
@randallstubblefield1633
Ай бұрын
@estebancomulet and his aunt is Marisa Berenson, who was a lead actress in Stanley Kubricks Barry Lyndon. Everyone in Hollywood is connected.
@randallstubblefield1633
Ай бұрын
And his aunt was Marisa Berenson, who was the lead actress in Stanley Kubricks Barry Lyndon in 1975.
@estebancomulet
Ай бұрын
@@randallstubblefield1633 oh wow. Didn’t know that. My favourite Kubrick.
@Belfane66
Ай бұрын
He's also named after his grandfather who was a silent movie actor who went on to appear in the original Scarface in the 1930's. The legendary Louise Brooks rated him very highly.
@Ahab71290
Ай бұрын
and his grandmother was Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the most influential and revolutionary Fashion Designers ever to exist!
@jonsrecordcollection7172
Ай бұрын
"Get It On" had to be released as "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" in the United States because there was a jazz-rock band in the U.S. called Chase that had a minor Top 40 hit with an instrumental called "Get It On" that was on the charts at about the same time.
@markearnestfromreno613
Ай бұрын
@@jonsrecordcollection7172 Correct!
@stevethomas74
6 күн бұрын
I saw it earlier with a friend of mine and we both really liked it (as I knew I would at least). Visceral and dread-filled throughout, beautifully shot, excellently acted and watching/hearing Cage shriek in his car with that ominous thudding score behind it, made my blood run cold. As did most of the ending.
@travisspazz1624
Ай бұрын
Perkins' Gretel and Hansel was the last movie I saw in theaters before lockdown. It's such an audio and visual treat with a palpable atmosphere!
@TheJohnsonseviltwin
Ай бұрын
@@travisspazz1624 I loved that film! Very underrated gem
@pegacorn13
Ай бұрын
And way better than this one....
@otterpoet
Ай бұрын
Perkins understands _dread_ and uses it so effectively in all his films. Which seems to be increasingly rare, as compared to the hit-you-over-the-head horror cinema. (I think that's where this 'elevated horror' expression comes from; it actually makes you think for half a moment). Cannot wait to see this tomorrow.
@thehitherto5348
Ай бұрын
Agree. Waiting for something horrible to happen is sometimes far more effective than something horrible actually happening (especially if it's happens constantly).
@rjmacready6693
Ай бұрын
@@otterpoet if only he could write. His movie is about a guy who makes possessed dolls living in the main detective's mom's basement. That's the film. The psychic element goes no where it helps her find a house so her partner can die and move the plot. The calligraphy goes no where. The story and script are hilarious.
@jackburton1455
Ай бұрын
@@rjmacready6693 Dude, spoilers! Not cool my man, you're less RJMacready right now and more Henry Swanson.
@timchuck9969
Ай бұрын
@@rjmacready6693 The psychic element was a misdirect to make you believe that Longlegs is contacting her because she's spiritually gifted and hunting him. It obfuscates the twist about their real relationship. It's also how she decoded the messages which indicate the location of the Camera family doll. You can write a reductive description about any movie to make it sound silly: "Inception is about a couple of people taking a nap on a plane. That's the film."
@jeremysnow9034
Ай бұрын
"Dread" is pointless without execution of a story. I assume you figured this out now as you watched it. The movie had so much potential...but I guess they ran out of money at the end...the 3rd act was a waste. Comparing this to Silence of the Lambs or Seven is an insult. Hannibal Lecter would eat that sissy boy for breakfast. 😉
@Not4Sale37
Ай бұрын
This movie is likely NOT the scariest movie of the year but it was a pleasure to consume and I'd absolutely watch it again.
@user-xs8sg1ju3g
Ай бұрын
what film is scarier that came out this year in your opinion?
@kentjensen4504
Ай бұрын
@@Not4Sale37 You “consume” movies?
@HEAVYHEARTSMUSIC
Ай бұрын
@@user-xs8sg1ju3g First Omen, Handling the Undead, Exhuma. Idk I feel like I watched a completely different movie than a lot of people, photography and atmosphere was great but almost zero scares
@randomdaveUK
Ай бұрын
@MrTsiolkovsky don't spoil it for others 🙄 I think crushingly boring is a nonsense but you're entitled to your opinion
@amigos2841
29 күн бұрын
Personally I disagree I saw it yesterday with my girlfriend as well as quiet place we both big film buffs especially horror, it's hard for a film to make me jump this made me jump 3 times that's takes a lot haven't jumped in years, only competition will be Alien
@HappySnacky
Ай бұрын
Just saw it. Found it to verge on creepy, but at times be completely absurd bordering on hilarious. By the end I was pretty confused with what had happened and what the hell I'd just watched, but truthfully I was completely transfixed by it from start to finish. I'm not sure I've fully decided if I actually liked it or not... but it's absolutely left an impression and I won't forget it in a hurry. Also, looked and sounded stunning.
@adrianbkelly
Ай бұрын
@@HappySnacky I had exactly the same reaction! Saw it yesterday & still can’t decide whether or not I liked it.
@leemar1978
27 күн бұрын
That's a sign of a very very good film in my opinion. Not seen it yet but that definitely makes me excited you both think that.
@shyman3000
25 күн бұрын
Funny, i just watched it last night and had somewhat the same reaction. The problem is, yes, that sometimes means it is a good film and thus needs to be seen again to be fully appreciated but i can't imagine wanting to give this one another viewing. Like, "No thank you". ha!
@_Missing287
25 күн бұрын
The issue for me was I liked it immediately as I knew nothing other than nic cage being in it. Fantastic opening and loved the T rex vibe then it lost mystery and meaning. I really want to like it. Also 140 run time 👌
@NikolaTheodore
19 күн бұрын
Confused as to how everyone seems to be confused. I thought there was actually too much exposition compared to Perkins’ other films. I wish he would’ve kept some of his previous mystery and not done an exposition dump at the end of this film.
@frederickbennettii128
Ай бұрын
This was so good saw it a half hour ago I am still thinking about it! Sound design, visuals , editing and acting all off the charts !
@xalexeastx
Ай бұрын
Saw this last night in Manchester thanks to Grimmfest. Superb and unsettling.
@chairun75
Ай бұрын
Cinematography 10, Acting 9, Story 7, Overall 8.7. Great movie. I'm honestly not a huge fan of Cage because he always seems like "Nicholas Cage" regardless of role, but it was nice to see him go nuts. Maika Monroe has wonderful presence, something you just can't teach. She plays the lead flawlessly even if it is sort of a withdrawn character.
@Not4Sale37
Ай бұрын
I'd have to agree with your ratings.
@datdude3327
Ай бұрын
Adaptation is a good Nic Cage movie, shows his depth as an actor
@acroyals1985
29 күн бұрын
Solid review. I loved it. Both solid leads.
@tangerinemisfit
Ай бұрын
Seeing this tomorrow and CANNOT wait. I love it when Cage goes full Cage
@yoitsmattrosario
Ай бұрын
@@tangerinemisfit same here! Enjoy!
@Firstclasshorror
Ай бұрын
same!!!!
@skittlz101T
Ай бұрын
He’s barely in it. It’s not as good as people are saying. Like a 5 maybe 6 out of 10 honestly.
@nxblnxbl
Ай бұрын
@@skittlz101T Interesting, which horror movie or movies you would give, lets say 9 or 10 out of 10?
@darthvaderthegamecat
Ай бұрын
@@skittlz101TI still really liked it
@chrisstronach5495
Ай бұрын
I saw it yesterday at The Tyneside Cinena and teally enjoyed it. Not the scariest horror film ever, but well-shot, thoughtful and very atmospheric. A superior psychological horror that stays with you.
@victoriadoh3385
Ай бұрын
Just saw this tonight and maybe I’ve just seen too many films likes this but I didn’t find it that scary or unsettling…the vibes were perfect but I felt like it was missing something. Also tbh I roll my eyes when the satan stuff is too blatant, give me a proper mystery and let me figure out if the “man downstairs” is responsible or not :/
@aleco444
Ай бұрын
@@victoriadoh3385 I thought I was the only one💀just got out of it and I’m like……it wasn’t baddddd, but I think I’m desensitized.
@furleysbrain
Ай бұрын
Just watched it. 100% agree
@Model_Roe
Ай бұрын
youre entitled to your opinion but you thinking its not scary does not mean its not
@jeremysnow9034
Ай бұрын
@@Model_Roethe movie built to nothing. The atmosphere was there. The "dread" was there...but without a story....what does dread do...."nothing". This movie had soooo much potential. Perkins pissed it away in the 3rd act. I mean...c'mon....the Mom will continue the delivery of dolls to families after the dollmaker is dead? Can't deliver more dolls when there are no more made. The movie really imploded on itself at the end. I think they run out of money and had to wrap it up quickly. The audience was lied to...greatest marketing scheme/ripoff I have seen in a long time.
@eazymethod01
Ай бұрын
The man downstairs was responsible, but through human being's free will. And Like Blackcoat's daughter, they could just keep making films like this where they all say "HS"
@a.s4899
26 күн бұрын
Completely agree. Saw it last night and really enjoyed it!! I think the scene in the car with cage screaming about his parents and the whole of the interrogation scene are some of his best performances in a long long time. Some genuinely effective jump scares too!
@ThisisDaniel
29 күн бұрын
I watched it with my 70+ year old aunty. The other option was an Everyman throwback screening of Mama Mia 😂. Suffice it to say, we both find the film highly unsettling. It was great.
@nathan7752
Ай бұрын
Came out of the cinema about half an hour ago...that was an experience.
@rickewilde
Ай бұрын
Good or bad?
@nathan7752
Ай бұрын
@@rickewilde I'd say good, wasn't scary per se, very unsettling...a few bits were meh but on the whole was a goodun!
@rickewilde
Ай бұрын
Ok. Worth a watch then
@nathan7752
Ай бұрын
@@rickewilde Definitely worth a watch, wasn't what I expected but in a good way. Let me know what you think 🙂
@complicatedshoesproductions
Ай бұрын
I could not stop laughing at Cage's performance. it was so good. I hope that was intentional
@kev1368
Ай бұрын
At first when my theater started laughing I was like "shit they're going to ruin this movie". But then I was like "no this is actually an intentionally funny character that is still very unsettling". Truly a unique character that only Cage could make work
@princez413
Ай бұрын
I could not stop laughing at Cage's performance. I agree with that.
@CoNiCuZn
Ай бұрын
It was definitely intentional, the last shot of the film kind of winks to the audience that it is not to be taken too seriously.
@hotdiggityd
Ай бұрын
Same, and I think so. It didn't stop the film being immensely tight and enjoyable.
@coljj4356
Ай бұрын
Only realised it was Cage during the Polaroid scene about 50 mins in. I sort of forgot he was in it and wasn't looking out for him to appear on-screen.
@lonewalkerproductions
Ай бұрын
I'm already itching to watch it again
@somanytakennames
Ай бұрын
I’m very excited to see this. It seems heavy on vibes and atmosphere, which is totally my bag.
@luxurybuzz3681
Ай бұрын
"That is my bag, baby!" - Austin Powers
@ManiaMechanica
Ай бұрын
This was actually produced by Neon and not A24, but those 2 companies have a similar vibe and produced several of my favorite film from the last dacade. And Blackcoat's daughter is amazing
@TheMogul23
15 күн бұрын
Yeah I found it kinda funny that Mark spent so much of this review explaining what the expectations of an "A24 horror movie" are considering that this wasn't actually one of their releases. However 'A24 style horror' has become a kinda subgenre in itself (and is a much better name than, ugh, 'elevated' horror) and NEON Pictures are probably the 2nd biggest fish in that pond.
@carolanddaryl922
17 күн бұрын
I saw it last night. Enjoyed it, will watch again when it goes to streaming services. Creepy.
@paulgardiner792
Ай бұрын
Very strange but creepy film
@dalep5793
Ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for something in between the overbearing dread of ‘The Babadook’ but with a more visceral edge like ‘Blue Ruin’ and this sounds perfect. I trust Kermode completely.
@jacksonvega7751
Ай бұрын
That’s a great thing to be lookin for.. What am I lookin for
@BHCha-
Ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing this. Thanks for the review, I was waiting to hear Marks thoughts on it.
@schmoab
Ай бұрын
Nic Cage continues to be a local treasure here in Las Vegas. Definitely need to check this out.
@nono9543
Ай бұрын
One of the few critics I actually take seriously. I'll be sure to check this out.
@sambam007
Ай бұрын
Loved this movie from Beginning to end. Nicholas Cage top performance . Really powerful . Seeing this in the cinema I really appreciate how cinema technology in particular HDR in this case helps with story telling and the low light scenes. Lee with her torch when she ventures outside her cabin.
@geoforn
Ай бұрын
Sold. I'll go see it tonight.
@systemmonitor5295
Ай бұрын
Third act goes full Nunjuring. Went in expecting a hybrid of Silence of the Lambs/Manhunter and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer... left incredibly disappointed.
@AMERASIAN12
Ай бұрын
Yeah. They should haver never mentioned The Silence of the Lambs. Ever since I saw Late Night With the Devil and how disappointed I was with that, I have FINALLY learned that anytime a movie comes out with "THE *NEW* SCARIEST MOVIE EVER MADE" or "it's the new Exorcist or The Silence of the Lambs" I automatically know to lower my expectations.
@homosexualpanic
Ай бұрын
Now a hybrid of SotL, Mindhunter and Henry is a film I'll definitely queue up to see
@carlossaraiva8213
21 күн бұрын
Perhaps your disappointment was caused by your expectations instead of taking the movie for what it is.
@calreid3208
11 күн бұрын
There are fundamental problems with it beyond expectations. There's little attempt to flesh out the characters to the point where you don't feel much connection with anyone. The film is very singularly paced before going from nought to a hundred in the last fifteen minutes, dumping a load of exposition on you and never really bringing together any of the clues from earlier. It's shot very well and has moments where it verges on being chilling, but Nicholas Cage's titular character is just plain daft. You laugh at it whilst shaking your head, not nervously.
@tiznip
7 күн бұрын
agreed, terrible film
@johnpresnell
Ай бұрын
While I found the concept original, and the tone and performances effective, the script left a lot to be desired. I’d give it a five out of ten stars. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t live up to the hype.
@grungedimi
Ай бұрын
Strongly agreed. The story was filled with elements that didn't add anything to the plot ("let's do this, because...it's cool I guess"), the "reveal" was incredibly predictable, delivered through very on-the-nose exposition, and (imo) just plain silly. I did not find it terrifying either.
@repoman84
Ай бұрын
Not dissapointed in the slightest. Loved it.
@patrickmccallion8851
Ай бұрын
Saw this last night and honestly was a little disappointed. I think the first half of the film is fantastic. Genuinely scary and tense. But for me it falls apart in the 2nd half as things start to be revealed and Nicolas Cage starts being Nicolas Cage. Still think this is an admirable film and worth a watch but I did leave hoping for more.
@miniman2132
Ай бұрын
I agree with you, but not the part about Nicolas Cage. For me, the first half sets up a pretty chilling film about an agent trying to track down a very real killer, and the second half was about devil voodoo magic. It seemed to me like the writer had all the inspiration for the setup, but got writers block and just wanted to finish it so .. 🤷♂️.. magic.
@Silverfox1982
Ай бұрын
I completely agree. First of all, Cage’s character was shown way too much in the film. They really missed a chance to add suspense/dread if they had waited later to fully reveal him and yes Nick Cage going over the top a few times did take away from the film. However, i did enjoy the movie and will def. watch again
@LJ-kj8hn
Ай бұрын
💯 the first hour of this movie is incredible- such a shame it implodes
@3InchFinch
27 күн бұрын
@@miniman2132 completely agree - the whole satanic element took me straight out of the immersion - and just told me that “the writers didn’t know how to finish it smartly”, so the devil being the reason for everything seems like an easy cop out
@chrismills2575
26 күн бұрын
@@miniman2132 came here to say the same thing. Either the end reveal needs to be set up from the start, so we know what universe we’re in, or there needs to be a non-supernatural explanation. And the word explanation is probably giving it too much credit, there is nothing that explains anything beyond ‘occult’. Very, very disappointed.
@GodMcQueen
Ай бұрын
*I must see this.*
@Rychu89
Ай бұрын
Pretty much concur with everything here. Unsettling atmosphere, lots of use of negative background space. I love how it walks the line between crime procedural and otherworldly occult ideas. And yes, I definitely laughed a couple times, what more could you want. I need to see it again to see how certain puzzle pieces line up.
@Myles
Ай бұрын
Been super hyped for this review… almost as much as I’ve been hyped to see the movie! 😅
@nox5870
Ай бұрын
It wasn't ''A Scariest film of the Decade'', But it was definitely an interesting watch, I would definitely recommend it to people who are more into crime/thriller genre, because this is definitely not a horror film. It has horror elements but it wasn't a full blown horror movie from start to finish. There was some unsettling and creepy parts but I never felt truly scared. Nic Cage and Maika Monroe were both great, the actress who plays Lee's mother in the film was fantastic, she was absolutely creepy. But it definitely a type of movie that you need to see twice, it demands that. So I am definitely going to be seeing again but this time alone at home. I just came out of the screening couple of minutes ago, so the movie is very fresh in my mind but I just... I don't know, I need to sit with this movie for a bit and think how I feel about it, because there were stuff I really, really liked and then there were some other stuff that I would put under a question mark. That's why I think it necessary to see it twice. I can say that I think this film should have been either longer or a mini-series, a 1 hour 40 minute runtime is not enough to tell such a story I feel like, there is quite a lot that is left to viewer's imagination, a very ambiguous ending. I don't hate the ending but I do wish we got a conclusion, it felt like we will be getting Longlegs 2 or something... but either way, I can't decide fully on how I feel about this film, I will say I did like it more than I did not like it, but I don't want to go in the details because I am not 100% sure if even the things I did not like I truly don't like you know? But it definitely was an experience that I overall enjoyed but at the same let down by few things, I did feel like it needed to be longer at the very least and the jumpscares were weak... absolutely weak to me. But I will still recommend for anybody to go check it out for yourself, especially like I said before if you are fan of these type of movies (Silence of the Lambs, Seven or Zodiac) then this could be a good time for you. I will say this, this film is definitely also not on par with Silence of the Lambs or Seven in terms of filmmaking, storytelling and etc etc... It definitely pays homage to those films but at the same time brings an interesting unique twist to the movie which I did really like. So yeah, go check it out. I feel like this movie is going to be very divisive, some people will love it some people will like it and some will straight out hate it, it definitely a more of A24 type movie. Also, Nic Cage's performance was definitely something... I did not know how to approach his character at first... but eventually he did get under my skin but I can see some people straight out laugh at this character because of how ridiculous he is in this (even tho there is literally people like that in real life as weird, as creepy with sinister mind. Also, serial killers come in many forms and even tho they are similar to each other from the psychological standpoi they still are different. Even I smiled couple of times because Nic Cage was having a lot of fun in this one, oh my oh my... He was chewing every scene, the interrogation scene definitely is going to be a memorable scene from the movie. Gosh, I went on a huge rant.. I need to chill, but at the moment it very hard for me to rate this, I need to wait a bit until I can truly comprehend what I just saw.
@nickb863
17 күн бұрын
@@nox5870 I would also add No Country for Old Men. The scene of long legs in the hardware store felt too reminiscent of the infamous gas station coin flip scene in No Country for Old Men
@phil-ej9ck
Ай бұрын
I absolutely detest the phrase ‘elevated horror’
@tylerblair318
Ай бұрын
Part of the reason I love this movie as much as I do is because it is so brief. Movies like this and GOOD TIME i watch so damn much because they are like 90 minutes in and out. I've seen LONGLEGS twice and I love it, it's so weird and bizarre and creepy. It's awesome.
@catalandustin51
Ай бұрын
It's definitely not silence of the lambs level. All the performances are good, Cage going full Cage had me laughing.
@RYNO2511
Ай бұрын
To be fair, is anything on the same level as the silence of the lambs?
@hennersmusicreviews58
Ай бұрын
@@RYNO2511not even Silence of the Lambs. Personally I don’t get the hype. Anthony Hopkins is so absurdly hammy in it, you’d think he were a gammon joint. Great thriller, but I simply don’t understand the people who say it’s one of the best films ever made.
@RYNO2511
Ай бұрын
@@hennersmusicreviews58 you're entitled to your opinion, the movie isn't only praised for hopkins' performance though, it has a mood about it that not many films can replicate well, IMO it's like the perfect crime thriller/horror
@catalandustin51
Ай бұрын
@RYNO2511 true, I'm just annoyed the market is trying to compare the 2, it's not even close.
@Rajtronics
Ай бұрын
It tries too hard to be Silence of the Lambs. It's disappointingly predictive. Almost boring at points. I wanted to love it. Nick Cage is great though.
@ojd.1
Ай бұрын
“You know what sort of film you’re going to get when you see a24”? Marcel the Shell, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Aftersun, Hereditary? Nothing alike
@xuxuang8574
Ай бұрын
Those are exactly the same film
@amigos2841
29 күн бұрын
This was better than Hereditary imo, personally A24 best horror is the witch
@dalep5793
Ай бұрын
Although I will say, I wish he would continue to do his year end best of lists, there was never any good discernible reason to stop them and it’s from those lists that I’ve watched some of my favourite films, ever. Please bring them back Mark
@ponypower8
Ай бұрын
First let me say that I am personally drawn to dark, twisted, and disturbing slow burn films. Just saw "Longlegs" last night. Went to the movie theatre alone so I could focus on watching it. Theatre was like 3/4 filled. Incredible performance by Nicolas Cage. He is so good here that I am afraid he might get typecast in similar roles, hopefully not. Cage in "Longlegs" brought back memories of Ledger's Joker. Comparable but I think Cage's performance was even more intense. Alicia Witt was pretty good, too, albeit in a subdued performance. Among movies that I can compare it to, I'd rank "Longlegs" just as good as "Silence of the Lambs". In as far as the intensity of the storytelling is concerned, I'd rank "Longlegs" the same as "Nocturnal Animals". I also like the cinematography specially the first scene. I won't be surprised if Cage gets nominated for a "Best Actor" award here or if Oz Perkins receives a nomination for "Best Director".
@PeterCooperUK
Ай бұрын
I think he's safe from being typecast. He seems to be heavily involved with the production of the movies he's in these days and probably has pretty free rein over what he's in, especially now he seems to be over his financial problems.
@nicks7681
Ай бұрын
You had me at "It Comes at Night"
@duncanberrington2254
Ай бұрын
I think Mark will enjoy Oz Perkins other works. My particular favourite is The Blackcoats Daughter. A very underrated film that is incredibly creepy and has a foreboding atmosphere throughout. Well worth a watch
@penyuwan
Ай бұрын
If Mark loves this movie, he should play Alan Wake 2. Every reviewer I've read so far. Refers A.WAKE2 as inspiration. Even Lee is Saga.
@ArchieAndy27
Ай бұрын
I have the feeling that this film is going to bring Osgood Perkins even wider acclaim, and rightly so! In an interview recently, he said they this was probably his most personal film yet, as its about how parents can lie to their children out of love - after experiencing the same, as his mum tried to keep his dad's sexuality a secret. Both Osgood and Elvis Perkins are amazingly talented artists in their own right (with parents like Tony and Berry, how could they not be!), the more people discover their work, the better!! ❤
@moviescenes6838
Ай бұрын
Seeing it Today in the evening with packed crowd... hopefully it will be one of the best cinema experiences I had in a while. I seen A Quiet Place: Day One in the cinemas earlier, and I was disappointed by it... did not work for me at all and I like the first two Quiet Place movies.
@EmpressInYellow
Ай бұрын
Perkins is interesting, because I feel like both this and The Blackcoat’s Daughter have this almost…Kubrickian sort of emotional alienation. Characters mostly speak and behave in slightly heightened, weird, unnatural ways, and it feels like the movie is always keeping us at arm’s length. I dunno. Parts of it ring a little bit hollow for me, and honestly I think some of the territory it’s exploring was utilized more effectively in Sinister, but I have to admit that the vibes are immaculate. The aesthetics of it are absolutely top-notch.
@MegaIkedog
Ай бұрын
I saw a review on Letterboxd that said Longlegs reminded them of Seven, in that there weren't really any other characters in the world than the ones that needed to be for the story to play out. I agree.
@virginiathornton
Күн бұрын
Did Kermode just say he'd never seen any of Osgood Perkins's films? Perkins made The Witch, and The Blackcoat's Daughter.
@timothywimpy
Ай бұрын
the film that has creeped me out the most in years is Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, i don't think longlegs will be as creepy as this
@vexomnight3079
Ай бұрын
@@timothywimpy dude, HH LLC Origins is definitely one of the creepiest modern horror films that falls way under the radar. It's actually my favorite Hell House film. So f'n eerie. I never get scared anymore but that movie had me creeped out. I saw Longlegs last night and honestly, the teasers were way more disturbing than the actual film itself. It falls apart in the third act honestly. Feels super rushed and the story becomes goofballs. But it does have one of my favorite Cage performances now. He's the reason to see this film. Not much screen time, but he goes FULL CAGE
@timothywimpy
Ай бұрын
@@vexomnight3079 oh awesome dude im the same I very rareley get creeped out but hell house origins was so bloody creepy in parts haha i loved it, thanks for the little review of longlegs
@timothyw98
Ай бұрын
The tooth fairy was from Red Dragon. You getting your Thomas Harris adaptations mixed up.
@niallscott2516
16 күн бұрын
Very interested to hear/read Mark's review of the new aussie classic, Birdeater!
@WrathOfGrapesN7
Ай бұрын
I'm about to go and see this in an hour and a half. I can't wait. Edit: It was good.
@Returntotheworld
Ай бұрын
Went in knowing absolutely nothing. Absolutely loved it. As unsettling as The Shining and fab cinematography. Go see it.
@zufgh
Ай бұрын
I don't think I'd call it as unsettling as The Shining lol
@tylerblair318
Ай бұрын
@zufgh I think in the moment it is but it doesn't have the mind bending weirdness of The Shining.
@davidrobinson2776
Ай бұрын
Bang a Gong? Get it On, Mark!
@sandermalschaert2336
Ай бұрын
Longlegs is a Neon film right? Not A24
@grungedimi
Ай бұрын
Neon, yes. But did kind of feel like an A24 movie, I found.
@phil-ej9ck
Ай бұрын
Neon is just A24 without the merch
@RonanGallagherBand
Ай бұрын
Elevated horror. A bit like what Nicholas Roeg did in Don't Look Now back in the day. 😊
@anotherdayinthelight3135
Ай бұрын
Movie was Decent, definitely overhyped with being "the most terrifying movie of the decade" but cage did steal every scene.
@Not4Sale37
Ай бұрын
Kirnan Shiplap as Carrie Ann disturbed me as much, but perhaps it was more the dialogue that disturbed me
@estebancomulet
Ай бұрын
Did mark mean buffalo bill?
@paulmatthewduffy
Ай бұрын
The Tooth Fairy is in Red Dragon, not Silence of the Lambs.
@landondonovanify
Ай бұрын
Can't believe mark kermode of all people hasn't seen his previous films!
@october_swimmer
Ай бұрын
Neon do it again: taxing the hype machine, delivering a mid movie. Was really stoked to see this but as with Immaculate before it, I left feeling hugely underwhelmed. Props to the sound design, score and cinematography as these elements carried the film.
@lottefrp3683
Ай бұрын
Amazed you havent seen Blackcoats Daughter yet! One of the best horrors in years. Upsetting and very good-also titled February if anyone cant find it. Great trailer too.
@donnydarko2100
23 күн бұрын
It's "Get It On" you're in the UK.
@18breaths66
Ай бұрын
“Dantes Inferno” sales will sky rocket now because of Nine Circles of Hell display. Well at least downloads will increase, it should be in public domain.
@alexsugden2734
28 күн бұрын
Did anyone else find the temperature in the theater changed during the screening? I felt hot and cold at different points. It added to the unsettledness.
@kevinhall2347
Ай бұрын
Can't wait for this - Silence of the Lambs for a new generation?
@uknownothing5128
Ай бұрын
Hell no, Longlegs is cheap in it's storytelling. Kinda takes the piss of the audience imo
@grungedimi
Ай бұрын
No, not at all. Very very shallow link between these movies, regardless of opinions on their quality.
@sj6049
Ай бұрын
Not a horror film. Undercooked main character, generic scares (loud noises), everything foreshadowed to death. Nic Cage hamming it up is the only thing that distracts from how inert this was.
@serviceman89
25 күн бұрын
The cinematography was great, definitely has you thinking. Nicholas Cage went a little over board but its was film that has me thinking if its good or bad. Never experienced watching a film so intense, creepy and aesthetically pleasen to the eye. Truly one of a kind movie. Definitely want a to know more about longlegs and Harper.
@jonathanashworth353
Ай бұрын
Just out of the cinema from watching this film - really enjoyed it. Open for a sequel. I don't mind it one comes along, but please don't let this be a franchise vehicle, otherwise all originality lost I fear. Nicholas Cage is great and makes me want to see more of the character by way of a prequel. I will be keeping an eye out for more by Osgood Perkins.
@princez413
Ай бұрын
The marketing sold this movie, but I feel short changed by "Longlegs."
@z3r0pointflux
Ай бұрын
Nicholas cages performance is bonkers. His whole five minutes of screen time.
@QuadMovieGuy
Ай бұрын
Terrific film
@erikklumpp3464
16 күн бұрын
I loved it. A very very creepy and scary movie.
@rickyjohnson3650
Ай бұрын
Just seen this, it’s good, very good. Nic Cage turns it up to eleventy stupid and it’s a sight to behold.
@andrewcruz3837
Ай бұрын
Im gonna see it in 2 hrs. I been hearing the third act sucks but i hope this movie is good
@eurongreyjoy2
Ай бұрын
@@andrewcruz3837 it does indeed crash and burn in the third
@andrewcruz3837
Ай бұрын
@@eurongreyjoy2 yeah was kinda slow. I was expecting more tbh
@eazymethod01
Ай бұрын
@@eurongreyjoy2 Nah, if the movie was just some guy and not supernatural, it would suck. That the heroine can't actually defeat what's really going on makes it great. Similar to Hereditary.
@bettstp
Ай бұрын
Surprised you haven't seen any other of his films, first one I saw was "The Blackcoat's Daughter" which is definitely worth checking out
@ReanimatorsMutilations
Ай бұрын
Thought it was awful. Genuinely baffled by all fhr praise
@carlprince26
Ай бұрын
First half was awesome and for me was gearing up to be the best horror/thriller of the last decade, really enjoyed it. Second half just deceneded into a bit of a mess, lead with Cages performance which for me was a miscast as he overshoots. As I was watching it, I was thinking I can't see how they are going to end this without it disappointing and unfortunately, it disappoints. Worth watching for sure, but doesn't live up to the hype which is a shame because the first half is amazing.
@rickg8015
Ай бұрын
I don’t always agree with you Mark, but that Sorcerer beside “Entertainment” is..👌🏼
@scarba
12 күн бұрын
I think they left it open for Longlegs 2
@MoviesandCoffee
Ай бұрын
Oz Perkins is one of the best new horror directors. February, I am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel and now Longlegs (tickets booked!)
@acid3137
Ай бұрын
Actually can't believe Mark hasn't seen Oz Perkins' films. WTF? Blackcoat'a Daughter anyone?
@jb2einziger
Ай бұрын
I’m surprised Mark referred to the killer from Silence of the Lambs as the Tooth Fairy ? Isn’t that the killer from Red Dragon ? Silence of the lambs is Buffalo Bill.. I know they’re almost the same so probably easy to get mixed up, but Kermodes like a horror encyclopaedia 😂
@terrysilvester4720
Ай бұрын
Yeah the Tooth fairy is Manhunter/Red Dragon. Buffalo Bill is Silence of the Lambs
@ArchieAndy27
Ай бұрын
Glad am not the only one who noticed this 😂 incidentally, Perkins said he deliberately set it in the early 90s as it was the heyday of serial killer films.
@ricardovosse3841
Ай бұрын
I came away not knowing if I liked or disliked it. Or if it was scary or not. It feels a bit like watching a 2hr trailer for another film which was probably quite good.
@Djaybird
Ай бұрын
I actually thought Cage was the worst part of the film. His campy Cageness dragged me out of the wonderfully creepy atmosphere and reminded me, yeah it's nic cage.
@henrykrinkle9703
Ай бұрын
This is why I’m hesitant to buy a ticket
@chrisw451
29 күн бұрын
Interesting. Maybe I wasn't in the right headspace. I thought the cinematography was beautiful and the creepy vibe was awesome but in the end it didn't work. The movie started well. Really standard "crazy" Cage performance mostly (which is good but nothing new) and and an ending that left me asking what was the point. Ultimately a let down.for me.
@Brij-vt8nx
Ай бұрын
I was dissappointed with the ending
@justincanup4639
Ай бұрын
Silence of the Lambs and Se7en are the alpha and omega of the serial killer genre. I was hoping Longlegs would come close based on the hype, but sadly this fell far short of the mark for me. Osgood Perkins’ previous films have tended to bore me more than scare me, and the trend continues. I really hoped he had broken out of his meandering pacing but by the time things picked up the movie was over with a train wreck of genre tropes in its wake, none of which added up to any satisfactory conclusion. Style points for camerawork but Cage is teetering between good Cage and bad Cage and that was a distraction as well. Ugh I wanted to love this but instead recommend it more for inexperienced horror fans that don’t mind slooooowwww burn pacing and who value style more than substance. Maybe a second viewing might improve things, but 99% of the time one knows a classic the first time they see it, and this is not that film. 6.5/10
@davidlow862
Ай бұрын
The revelation of how he was killing the families was intensely stupid, and ruined the movie.
@richaquilastokes
Ай бұрын
I'm a little bit sad to hear Dr K hasn't seen The Blackcoat's Daughter
@Enzome12.
Ай бұрын
I thought it was very very cliche.
@TheAmateursOriginalMusic
Ай бұрын
Very good but well over hyped and a bit muddled, so why was he called Long Legs??🤷♂️
@mikegeraghty5844
Ай бұрын
I’m very surprised mark didn’t seem to notice how close this film to the exorcist 3. To the point where it boarders on plagiarism
@robertpetre9378
Ай бұрын
The silence of the long seven legged lamb 🐑
@j1l9f9k0
Ай бұрын
I don't listen to the podcast anymore, just wanted to hear this review. Curious why they're not in their studio anymore, does anyone know?
@sb2165
Ай бұрын
It Follows is the best horror movie I've seen in recent years but this looks promising.
@luxurybuzz3681
Ай бұрын
It Follows was basically STD the movie
@Model_Roe
Ай бұрын
From what I hear Longlegs is getting excellent reviews but everybody is saying it is pretty disturbing
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