Nicolas Cage drew inspiration from his mother's struggle with mental illness for his role as a serial killer in the film "Longlegs." The connection was so strong that he even heard her voice while rehearsing lines. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the movie follows FBI Agent Lee Harker investigating gruesome murders, revealing hauntingly supernatural elements. Perkins openly admits to creating symbolic puzzles within the film, drawing from his own freedom in the horror genre as the son of Anthony Perkins. Cage, known for his versatility, finds horror to be genuinely surreal and allows actors to express themselves in unconventional ways. Despite their first chilling scene together, Cage and co-star Maika Monroe quickly bonded over their shared love of cinema. The film's release promises a new and terrifying side of Cage that may surprise audiences.