In "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins, a young FBI agent named Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is haunted by a chilling childhood encounter that may hold the key to a long-running suburban serial killer spree. As Harker delves into the investigation, her astuteness in decoding the killer's patterns is contrasted by her own psychological blind spots rooted in fragmented childhood memories. The film's stylishly composed visuals and eerie atmosphere draw the audience in, but the third act falls short of expectations, despite Monroe's intense and captivating performance. The narrative unfolds with nods to classic horror tropes and a standout turn by Nicolas Cage as the elusive serial killer, Longlegs. Overall, "Longlegs" offers a slow burn of suspense and dread, propelled by Monroe's commanding presence, even as it struggles to break free from familiar genre conventions.