Neon's 'Longlegs' Earns $22.6M Opening Weekend

Neon's new horror thriller 'Longlegs,' directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, has had an impressive opening weekend, earning $22.6 million domestically. Despite some mixed reviews, the film holds a strong 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for its atmospheric horror and creative marketing campaign. Cage's performance as the eerie serial killer has been notably highlighted, drawing comparisons to iconic horror figures and invoking a sense of dread that lingers beyond the viewing experience. The film's blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror, along with its unique character dynamics, has made it a standout in the genre. However, it still placed second in the box office, trailing behind 'Despicable Me 4.'