Actor Nicolas Cage Terrifies His Costar in Longlegs, Causing Literal Fear on Set
Get ready, horror fans! July 12 is finally here, and that's the day Longlegs hits the silver screen. The movie's eerie aura alone, thanks to Neon's innovative scare tactics, is enough to send shivers down your spine.
One such tactic includes an audio recording of Maika Monroe's actual heartbeat, captured during her first encounter with Nicolas Cage as the infamous serial killer. It's a crucial scene for Monroe's character, an FBI agent, going head-to-head with her long-sought prey - no doubt adding to her heart-racing experience. But let's not forget, Cage is no ordinary actor, and his unsettling presence surely added to the palpitation factor.
The video, tastefully blurring Cage's face to protect spoilers, offers a small glimpse of their tense confrontation. Interestingly, Osgood Perkins, the writer-director, had no part in the marketing campaign, but kudos to the team for nailing the film's chillingly eerie essence[1].
Perkins, in an interview with io9, expressed his satisfaction with the campaign and discussed the unique chemistry between Monroe and Cage. Their only shared scene, accentuating the contrast between their acting styles, makes for a potent, charge-filled interaction[1]. Monroe, a reserved actress, faces off against Cage, known for his theatrical flair. Perkins ingeniously kept them apart to amplify the intensity when they do connect.
So intense, in fact, that Monroe experienced a physical reaction upon seeing Cage in character. And believe it or not, if a seasoned performer was taken aback, just imagine the impact on moviegoers! Prepare to put your heart - and possibly your bladder - to the test when Longlegs graces your local theaters on July 12.
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[1] https://io9.gizmodo.com/longlegs-director-discusses-the-strange-chemistry-of-1849416880[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longlegs_(2024_film)[3] https://www.avclub.com/the-long-long-longlegs-wait-for-osgood-perkins-new-hil-1848558849[4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4648356/[5] https://deadline.com/2023/08/longlegs-ncis-new-orleans-maika-monroe-nicolas-cage-blacklight-films-neon-1235187987/[6] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/longlegs-trailer-nicolas-cage-maika-monroe-1235172995/
- According to Osgood Perkins, the director of 'Longlegs', he was satisfied with the marketing campaign and discussed the unique chemistry between Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage [1].
- In an interview with io9, Perkins mentioned that he kept Monroe and Cage apart to amplify the intensity when they do connect [1].
- The video for 'Longlegs' shows a tense confrontation between Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, with Cage's face blurred to protect spoilers [1].
- Monroe, a reserved actress, faced off against Cage, known for his theatrical flair, in their only shared scene, which accentuates the contrast between their acting styles [1].