Longlegs is undoubtedly the most anticipated horror movie of 2024 thanks to its groundbreaking marketing campaign – but does it live up to the hype? It depends on who you’re asking. A lot of critics certainly seem to think so. Early reviews gave the a , which has since dropped to a still-solid 91%.
But following early previews this week and its wide theatrical release today (July 12), fans are divided. Right now, audience score sits at 67%, with feedback ranging from the “best movie of the year” to a “waste of money.” Among those who enjoyed it, one said, “Has anyone seen Longlegs yet? So far it’s my favorite of the year.
” Another replied, “I saw it and 10/10, I absolutely loved this movie. It’s artistic and beautiful and unique and creepy and weird and cool.” They went on to point out what many of the reviews have said: it’s not as such but more atmospheric.
As we said in , “Calling Longlegs the scariest horror of the decade is a bit of a stretch (sometimes it’s better not to get audiences hyped). However, has succeeded in creating a chilling, atmospheric thriller.” When it comes to those who didn’t enjoy Longlegs, perhaps the promo materials – from to – raised expectations a little too high when it came to the scares.
One viewer took to to say they were “underwhelmed” by the film, adding, “I like that the movie felt different from a lot of recent , and I thought the buildup and overall atmosphere of the movie was amazing. “I did.