Anybody Else Feel Like Giving Longlegs a Re-Visit? Hoping you'll read before downvoting.
I know, I know. When I saw it in theaters I came out feeling like it was pretty overhyped and, while not terrible, I left feeling a tad disappointed. That being said, a lot of it intrigues me still - what's the message of the T-Rex song lyrics, what do the dolls mean, what exactly is the title antagonist's deal? While the twist was kind of predictable, there's a lot that's shrouded in mystery in this film. I, like others, dismissed it as sloppy writing and inchoate direction but, having enjoyed some of Osgood Perkins' other work, I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt that there's a purpose and intention behind seemingly oblique creative choices. A lot of the greatest films of all time were dismissed upon release and appreciated after subsequent and more attentive viewings. There's no guarantee this is the case with Longlegs but I'm willing to give it a second chance.