Longlegs

Name: Longlegs
Genre: Horror
Released: 2024-07-10
Rating: 9.8

Released 10 July 2024

9.3out of 10

No. 8 on the Scare Scale

Based on 4 ratings

On a scale of 1 to 10, Longlegs scores 9.3 for how scary it is. Intense creepiness and intense suspense.

Trailer

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FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

How it scares

Each kind of scare is rated out of 10. Hover over a score, or use the info button, to see what it means.

Gore
6.4 out of 10,Strong
Blood, injuries and body horror shown on screen. Violence that happens off-screen barely counts.
Gore 6.4 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Bloody deaths and injuries shown clearly
- Happens fairly often, but doesn't linger
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Creepy
7.7 out of 10,Intense
Unsettling images, atmosphere and things that feel wrong. Not sudden shocks (Jumpscares) or waiting for something to happen (Suspense).
Creepy 7.7 is intense (7-8 on the scale):
- Deeply unnatural sights, sounds and movement
- Unsettling for most of the film, with little relief
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Jumpscares
6.0 out of 10,Strong
Sudden shocks designed to make you jump, usually a fast movement or a loud noise. Not slow-building dread (Suspense).
Jumpscares 6.0 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
- A real part of how the film scares you
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Suspense
6.8 out of 10,Intense
Tension and dread while you wait for something to happen. Not the scare itself when it arrives (Jumpscares or Gore).
Suspense 6.8 is intense (7-8 on the scale):
- Unpredictable, drawn-out scenes full of dread
- Tense for most of the film, with few breaks
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Psychological
6.4 out of 10,Strong
Horror that gets in your head: paranoia, madness, doubting what's real and ideas that stay with you. Not how a scene looks (Creepy) or feels in the moment (Suspense).
Psychological 6.4 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real
- A big part of the film, and it stays with you afterwards
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme

How the overall score of 9.3 is worked out

Scare weighting compares each kind of scare with other films, lifting what's stronger than usual and lowering what's weaker, so only the strongest get near 10. The Scare Scale score is the average of the three highest.

Kind of scare	Rated	Scare weighting	Score
Creepy (in the top 3)	7.7	+2.0	9.7
Jumpscares (in the top 3)	6.0	+3.4	9.4
Psychological (in the top 3)	6.4	+2.3	8.7
Suspense	6.8	+1.8	8.6
Gore	6.4	+2.0	8.4

The highlighted top 3 make up the score:

(9.7 + 9.4 + 8.7) ÷ 3 = 9.3

See the full breakdown and every rating

Longlegs parents guide

What to expect from each kind of scare, from the Scare Scale scores.

Gore: Strong: Bloody deaths and injuries shown clearly
Creepy: Intense: Deeply unnatural sights, sounds and movement
Jumpscares: Strong: Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
Suspense: Intense: Unpredictable, drawn-out scenes full of dread
Psychological: Strong: Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real