“Longlegs” is the upcoming horror film expected to be one of the best productions of the year worldwide, starring Maika Monroe (It Follows and The 5th Wave) and Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas and Face/Off).
The story follows FBI agent Lee Harker, who is assigned to a serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of occultism. She discovers a personal connection with the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.
Oz Perkins (Legally Blonde, Secretary and February) directed and wrote the screenplay for this suspenseful crime drama, which is scheduled to debut on the big screen on August 2 of this year.
10 movies similar to ‘Longlegs’ to stream in the US
- Se7en (1995)
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the “seven deadly sins” in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer’s mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Available on Peacock.
- Zodiac (2007)
A cartoonist teams up with an ace reporter and a law enforcement officer to track down an elusive serial killer.
Available on Kanopy and Hoopla.
- Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI’s training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Available on Fubo and MGM+ App.
- The Black Dahlia (2006)
In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.
Available for rent or purchase through Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Prisoners (2013)
Keller Dover is facing a parent’s worst nightmare: his young daughter and her friend have gone missing. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests the only suspect – the driver of an RV on which the girls had been playing – but a lack of evidence forces his release. As pressure mounts, Loki’s team pursues multiple leads while a frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands.
Available for rent or purchase through Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Gone Girl (2014)
With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent.
Available on Apple TV+.
- The Lovely Bones (2009)
After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family — and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.
Available on Max and Prime Video.
- Nightcrawler (2014)
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Available on Netflix and STARZ.
- Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
Available for rent or purchase through Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- The Bone Collector (1999)
Rookie cop, Amelia Donaghy reluctantly teams with Lincoln Rhyme – formerly the department’s top homicide detective but now paralyzed as a result of a spinal injury – to catch a grisly serial killer dubbed ‘The Bone Collector’. The murderer’s special signature is to leave tantalizing clues based on the grim remains of his crimes.
Available on STARZ.
