Key Takeaways:
– Director Osgood Perkins's new film, Longlegs has grabbed audience attention at Thursday night showings.
– According to Deadline, Longlegs set a record for NEON studio with nearly $3 million box office collection from early Thursday previews.
– Despite stiff competition, Longlegs has struck a chord, especially with horror fans.
– The film is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse for a creative Friday night premiere event in New York.
– With a certified fresh score of 92% at Rotten Tomatoes, Longlegs is already a critical darling.
Impressive Start for Longlegs
Osgood Perkins has proven his directing prowess with earlier hits like ‘The Blackcoat's Daughter' and ‘Gretel & Hansel.' Now, he's back in the limelight, making heads turn with his latest horror masterpiece, Longlegs. The film's marketing has been nothing short of captivating, drawing crowds to its Thursday showings like moths to a flame.
Chris Bumbray, our in-house film critic, was taken aback by what he saw. He shared, “I was surprisingly shaken up by the film. It's something I need to ponder over the next few weeks. This might just become a new classic in horror genre.”
Box Office Triumph
A report from Deadline throws light on the box office success of Longlegs so far. Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage as serial killers, the film has broken records for the NEON studio. Its early Thursday preview showings alone raked in a whopping $3 million. This is a significant achievement compared to NEON's previous record-setter, Immaculate, which garnered only $1 million from Thursday previews, but made a weekend total of $5.3 million.
In terms of competition, Longlegs is facing off against lighter flicks like ‘Inside Out 2' and the freshly released comedy ‘Fly Me to the Moon.' These contenders might pose a challenge, but it's clear that the buzz around Longlegs is helping it soar. Despite an R-rating, this horror sensation is marching strong.
Streaming vs Theater Experience
Speaking of ‘Fly Me to the Moon,' it's worth mentioning that this particular movie is an Apple Studio production. This fact means that it will be released for streaming on AppleTV+ in the next few weeks. Audiences are increasingly wise to this strategy and it can impact box office draw. A recent example is ‘Argylle,' another Apple Studio film that failed to attract big box office numbers.
Exclusively Teen Screening
There's more exciting news from Deadline about Longlegs. NEON has partnered with Alamo Drafthouse for a unique Friday night premiere event in New York. The screening is reserved exclusively for teens, sans parents. And, to add a dash of spookiness, the chaperones will be dressed as bloody nuns.
Critics are Raving
Longlegs's success isn't limited to box office numbers. It's also received critical acclaim, earning a certified fresh score of 92% at Rotten Tomatoes. This impressive response is a testament to the film's enthralling storytelling and Perkins's masterful direction.
To sum up, the chatter around Longlegs continues to grow. It's making waves among horror fans and breaking records at the box office. With a solid starting performance and creative promotional stunts, all eyes are on this horror sensation to see what horrors and delights it brings to the silver screen.
