"‘Longlegs’: The Summer’s Breakout Horror Sensation"
TL;DR
The horror film "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, became a surprise box office hit, earning $22.6 million in its opening weekend. The film's success is attributed to a clever marketing campaign by distributor Neon, which included cryptic trailers and viral tactics. This achievement marks a significant win for indie films in a summer dominated by big-budget blockbusters.
- How ‘Longlegs’ Shocked the Box Office to Become the Summer’s Breakout Horror Hit Variety
- Surprise horror hit ‘Longlegs’ raises the question, is Oregon safe to live in? OregonLive
- Guillermo del Toro Praises ‘Longlegs’: ‘A Great Oz Perkins Film’ and ‘100 Percent His Vibe’ IndieWire
- A Viral Horror Flick Had the Year’s Best Marketing. The Movie Itself Is Very Different. Slate
- How Osgood Perkins Gave a Jolt to ‘Longlegs’ The New York Times
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