A REVIEW: 'Longlegs' captures your attention from beginning to end - The Sumter Item

BY ISAIAH RIDLEYCommunity contributorEvery so often, I examine a chronological list of films slated for release during the current or upcoming year. One of the growing concerns I found myself experiencing was a complete lack of creative and interesting horror films for cinema. Questions echoed within my mind as I wondered if this would become the first year when no intriguing horror films were released?A teaser poster displaying a woman's fearful expression with her hand on a holster that held her gun, a simple font in red showcasing the title "Longlegs" and the cast of the film itself awakened my curiosity. After watching teaser trailers, reading the film synopsis and recognizing the story told of a murder mystery, I knew it was impossible to resist. "Longlegs'" execution incorporates elements from a collection of favorite films of mine into its story without losing the atmosphere of disturbing, horrific and blood-curdling imagery fueled by haunting dialogue and acting. Upon watching...