As a longtime cinephile and avid follower of Nicolas Cage’s illustrious career, I can confidently say that Longlegs has undoubtedly solidified its place as one of the actor’s most remarkable achievements. The film’s staggering success at the box office, surpassing $100 million and becoming the highest-grossing indie horror film of 2024, is nothing short of astonishing – especially considering its modest budget of less than $10 million.
The suspenseful horror film titled “Longlegs,” starring Nicolas Cage, has been showered with praise and continues to rake in success at the box office, surpassing the $100-million mark. According to Variety, this makes it the highest-grossing independent movie of 2024. With a production budget under $10 million, director Oz Perkins’ eerie creation has proved to be a lucrative venture since its release on July 12. In less than a month, not only has “Longlegs” become the most profitable indie film of the year but also set a new record for the highest-grossing R-rated horror movie in 2024.
To date, the movie titled “Longlegs” raked in approximately $167,365 domestically during its screenings on Thursday, August 15, as reported by The Numbers. Previously, over the weekend, it faced off against Ryan Reynolds’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Blake Lively’s “It Ends with Us” for the leading spot at the box office. Despite this competition, Cage’s chilling horror film managed to secure a place in the Top 10 again, earning an additional $1.95 million. To put that into perspective, the newly released “Borderlands,” which reportedly had a production budget of around $110 million, has only grossed less than $20 million. In comparison, “Longlegs” was produced with a budget under $10 million.
In its theatrical run, the movie titled “Longlegs” failed to claim the No. 1 spot at the box office. However, it started strong by earning $19.9 million on its opening weekend, placing it second. During the following two weeks, the chilling collaboration between Cage and Perkins maintained a position in the Top 5. It finished fourth and fifth with earnings of $11.9 million and $6.8 million respectively. Despite experiencing a 54% drop in revenue during its last two weekends, there’s still a chance that “Longlegs” could add another $1 million to its total earnings by the end of this week.
Nicolas Cage Is a Strong Element in Longlegs’ Success
The horror film “Longlegs,” a collaboration between director Oz Perkins and actor Nicolas Cage, started off strongly, earning a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 280 reviews, which it continues to maintain at an impressive 86%. While some viewers may find the movie’s supernatural twists unsettling, it is Cage’s peculiar portrayal and captivating, award-worthy performance that drives the creative and groundbreaking engine of “Longlegs.” In an interview with GamesRadar+, Perkins praised Cage for his invaluable input to the project.
As a passionate admirer of the arts, I find myself captivated by the transformative power that actors possess to embody different characters and bring them to life on screen. In the case of Nicolas Cage, his ability to immerse himself completely in a role is truly remarkable. When it comes to creating a character, he doesn’t merely mimic appearances or mannerisms; instead, he infuses the character with a unique energy that can be likened to an element such as wind or fire.
In its third week since debuting, the film “Longlegs” achieved the title of the highest-earning independent movie of the past decade in the U.S., raking in $72.2 million after adjusting for inflation (according to The Numbers). Notably, it has also become NEON’s most lucrative domestic release to date. However, despite this, Oscar winner “Parasite” continues to be NEON’s top-performing film worldwide with a gross of $253.3 million, compared to the current global total of “$100 million for “Longlegs”. It’s important to note that Nicolas Cage is far from finished giving movie enthusiasts chills with this unsettling production.
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2024-08-17 00:32