Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Longlegs!
Summary
Longlegsis alreadymy favorite horror movie of 2024, and the film makes me even more excited for an upcoming horror sequel to a movie that has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Due to the film’s viral marketing campaign,Longlegswas one of my most anticipated movies of the year, withNicolas Cage’s mysterious role as the Longlegs killerbeing incredibly exciting.Longlegssurpassed my expectations upon viewing it, and this is great news, as it has a major link to an upcoming sequel to a horror hit.
Longlegsmanages to mix the horror and mystery genres in a fantastic way, creating a unique blend thathasn’t been seen sinceThe Silence of the Lambs. While elements like the Satanic imagery, creepy dolls, andNick Cage’s horror performance as Longlegshelp to bring this atmosphere to the film, the true star of the show is Maika Monroe. Monroe’s performance as the protagonist, FBI agent Lee Harker, is the best part ofLonglegs, which is why I’m excited to see what she does next.
Maika Monroe Is Making An It Follows Sequel After Longlegs
Which Is Why They Follows Is So Exciting
AfterLonglegs, Maika Monroe has another exciting horror project coming up, with that being a sequel toIt Follows. 2014’sIt Followsis a horror film that I adore, and while I didn’t necessarily expect a sequel, its announcement was a welcome one. TheIt Followssequel is titledThey Follow, with this title implying that the film could be even more terrifying than its predecessor.
Although details onThey Followare still slim, one piece of casting has been revealed, as it has been confirmed that Maika Monroe will return inThey Follow. Monroe will be returning as Jay from the first film, and since Monroe has proven herself to be fantastic in horror roles likeIt FollowsandLonglegs, I can’t wait to see what she does next inThey Follow.
Does Longlegs Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe’s horror movie keeps the mystery until the end. Here’s whether there is a Longlegs post-credits scene explaining more.
They Follow Can Continue Maika Monroe’s Excellent Horror Movie Run
She Is Becoming A Scream Queen
They Followhas the possibility to solidifyMaika Monroe’s spot as a modern-day scream queen, following up on her excellent horror movie run. AlthoughIt Followsis by far the most popular of Monroe’s horror movies, she has appeared in several other horror projects that I love, such asWatcher,Significant Other, andVillains.
Monroe’s tendency to stick to the horror genre and work on untraditional stories makes her an incredibly interesting horror actor in my eyes, which is why I can’t wait to see her again inThey Follow. Returning in a sequel to a horror classic is a defining characteristic of the classic scream queens, and Maika Monroe could build off of herLonglegssuccess with the release ofThey Follow.
Longlegs
Cast
Longlegs is a horror thriller film by writer-director Osgood Perkins. When FBI agent Lee Harker is assigned to a serial killer cold case, their investigation leads them down a rabbit hole riddled with disturbing discoveries and the occult at the center of it all. When the trail of evidence reveals a personal connection, it becomes a race against time to prevent another murder.
