The bizarre marketingforLonglegshas raised the intrigue levelfor the summer horror movie sky-high.
And theres a careful reason behind that.
Its driving people towards afreak show at a circus tent, according to Perkins.
Image: Neon
Its the equivalent of putting a warning label on a jar of nitroglycerin.
The monster is a highly, highly dangerous substance.
The way its moved, unveiled, deployed has to be treated very carefully, he said.
He is going to change your reality.
Your doors of perception are going to open, and your life is not going to be the same.
That is one hell of a claim for a humble little horror movie to live up to.
Just what is the secret of the films serial murderer, only referred to as Longlegs?
According to EW, the full reveal of Cages character doesnt come until the movies been underway for awhile.
Editing a picture is a nearly psychedelic experience, says Perkins.
It really is because its so infinite.
I think we found the sweet spot.
This guy lives just outside the consciousness of our protagonist.
Hes there, but hes totally not there, but hes totally there.
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