Jacob King – Google

To be honest, this was probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen, and I'm genuinely shocked that it allegedly cost over $200 million to create. It sounds like money laundering! This movie must be geared towards toddlers or people with no taste or appreciation for quality films. It blows my mind how, in another review I read, someone described it as the "best movie ever made". Either they have terrible tastes or it's a fake account paid to post positive reviews; given their budget, I wouldn't be surprised with the latter. The plot is abhorrent and scattered, filled with numerous boring twists and cringe-worthy scenes that made me want to die. I wish I could erase it from my memory; it was that painful. The only somewhat decent aspect was the cat, although it appeared in like 4 scenes despite the heavy marketing. Overall, it's a scam of a movie—best to avoid!

Watching it in theaters, I went in with zero expectations and knowing nothing about what it was about - but was pleasantly surprised by its quality. Years prior, I was a fan of Danny and Michael Philippou on YouTube, who used to create hilarious skits and occasionally delve into paranormal skits. I was ecstatic to learn afterwards that they directed this movie, which explains a lot! The closest resemblance these directors remind me of is Jordan Peele, whom I'm also a huge fan of. He began as a comedian making skits before transitioning into filmmaking, creating iconic movies such as Get Out and Us. The movie follows the story of a 'possessed' embalmed hand used as a party trick. The hand allows communication with the dead and temporary possession of its host, which adds a believable touch to the plot. Another highlight is the well-filmed dramatic scenes of horror and gore that leave viewers in shock. The acting is incredible, and the Australian cast and production adds a unique feel to it. Overall, I highly recommend!

I'm a huge fan of horror/mystery movies, and when someone asks me what my favorite movie is, this one is always among my top picks. I've watched it multiple times. It’s packed with the perfect amount of action and suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout. Without giving anything away, the film features some incredibly powerful scenes, particularly during the attempts to kill the antagonist. The casting is spot-on, with Renée Zellweger, Bradley Cooper, and Ian McShane delivering exceptional 10/10 performances. If you read the reviews, nearly everyone agrees this movie is amazing. The only bad reviews are from people who cannot read "horror/mystery" as the genre, and didn’t expect it to be scary. The trailer also doesn’t show much. That should be your sign to watch this if you enjoy scary stuff!

This film ranks among my all-time favorites, and I highly recommend it. The acting is outstanding, the pacing is excellent, and it features numerous plot twists. It stands out as unique because it doesn't involve the same old (paranormal or ghosts); instead, it follows the story of a billionaire psychopathic ex who uses technology to stalk, so it feels realistic in a way. Unfortunately, it didn't receive the recognition it deserved due to its release coinciding with the start of the 2020 pandemic, but from beginning to end, I consider it a masterpiece.

Longlegs had an impressive marketing campaign leading up to its release, setting high expectations for it to be one of the best horror movies in decades. As a huge fan of horror movies and being very open-minded here, I found it disappointing. The plot was weak and disjointed. It aimed to be scary but ended up being more weird and bizarre, failing to deliver any genuine thrills or chills. Instead, it felt almost cringe-worthy. If you decide to watch it, I recommend keeping your expectations very low. The "5 star" reviews from critics are clearly paid for.