Serial Killer Movie 'Longlegs' Breaks Box Office Records on Its Release
The highly anticipated serial killer film Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, has made a massive impact at the box office, breaking records in its opening week. What’s the secret behind the film’s success? Find out all the details and explore why Longlegs has captivated audiences so intensely!
One of the most talked-about films recently is Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage.
![One of the most talked-about films recently is Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-669c19204dd12640495d3267/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-b07f3f4aa52c9cde86e45b97b77a01ea6661cf6b.jpg)
This horror film is set in 1974 and centers around a new FBI agent named Lee Harker, who is assigned to an unresolved serial killer case.
In the film, Maika Monroe plays the role of Lee Harker, while Nicolas Cage appears as the serial killer.
![In the film, Maika Monroe plays the role of Lee Harker, while Nicolas Cage appears as the serial killer.](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-669c1923b012609134125878/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-4b3580658b05f67895f3380bd1c3bf580c3ac7bb.jpg)
Longlegs, described as one of the scariest films of the past decade, depicts Harker’s attempts to stop a murder after establishing a connection with the serial killer.
The film, which premiered just 4 days ago, is already the talk of the cinema world.
![The film, which premiered just 4 days ago, is already the talk of the cinema world.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-669c1926b01260913412587a/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-bfb4fe333c3f10f04137af4989876fa1d5ad2600.jpg)
As an independent production, Longlegs set a record by grossing over $22 million in its opening week. Among all films produced by Neon, Longlegsachieved the best box office start.
So, what has contributed to Longlegs' success, with Nicolas Cage playing the serial killer?
![So, what has contributed to Longlegs' success, with Nicolas Cage playing the serial killer?](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-669c19564dd12640495d3269/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-0da21c770fffd29b2849fb8c59adb4b0f62b4a8f.jpg)
According to Deadline, the film’s production company ran a very strategic marketing campaign.
They hid Nicolas Cage in short videos shared on social media, creating curiosity among viewers.
![They hid Nicolas Cage in short videos shared on social media, creating curiosity among viewers.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-669c195ab01260913412587c/rev-0/w-600/h-886/f-jpg/s-8723de5a588d3a396397c584906f6ff846095d89.jpg)
As a result, despite the film's ability to repulse audiences, theaters were packed.
While horror films typically attract between 8 to 10 million viewers in their first week, Longlegs' opening of $22 million is indeed a significant achievement.
![While horror films typically attract between 8 to 10 million viewers in their first week, Longlegs' opening of $22 million is indeed a significant achievement.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-669c19644dd12640495d326b/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-89ec1e6b3f903f9500949940f0db6fb38f7346df.jpg)
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