Next in line from the talented writer/director Osgood Perkins, known for “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” and “Gretel & Hansel,” comes the eagerly anticipated Nicolas Cage horror film titled “Longlegs.” News has just emerged as the film has been awarded an “R” rating.

Distributed by NEON and bearing an “R” rating, “Longlegs” is tagged for its: bloody violence, disturbing images, and some language.

In a recent announcement, it was revealed that Alicia Witt (“The Walking Dead”) and Blair Underwood (“American Crime Story”) will be joining the cast, alongside Maika Monroe (known for “It Follows”) and Nicolas Cage.

“Longlegs” is described as being “in the vein of classic Hollywood psychological thrillers,” promising an enticing blend of suspense and intrigue. The official plot synopsis unveils Nicolas Cage’s role as a serial killer in this spine-tingling tale.

In the movie, we follow FBI Agent Lee Harker, portrayed by Maika Monroe, a talented new recruit assigned to the perplexing case of an elusive serial killer embodied by Nicolas Cage. As the case unfurls with intricate twists, it unearths evidence of the occult, while Harker discovers a personal connection to the ruthless killer. She finds herself in a race against time to halt the murderer’s deadly rampage before he claims the lives of yet another innocent family.

The production of “Longlegs” boasts a team of accomplished producers, including Nicolas Cage, who brings his expertise through his production company Saturn Films, recognized for recent projects like “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and “Pig.” Additional producers include Dan Kagan (“Significant Other”), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (“Insidious”), Dave Caplan (“The End We Start From”), and Chris Ferguson (“Child’s Play”).

With the “R” rating adding to the intrigue, “Longlegs” promises to deliver a gripping and chilling cinematic experience that fans of horror and psychological thrillers won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for this suspenseful journey as it unfolds on the big screen.