Longlegs Rakes in $3M in Previews, Breaks Neon’s Bank

Hello darlings, it’s your favorite Bollywood snoop, Hollywood Hrishita, reporting for duty! Buckle up for some juicy tidbits straight from the glittering world of Hollywood. Yes, I know it’s not Bollywood, but hey, we all need a good horror story every now and then, right? So let’s dive in!

Horror Hits and Box Office Blitz!

Alright, horror aficionados, brace yourselves! Neon’s indie horror flick "Longlegs" is making waves, and OMG, it’s giving everyone goosebumps. With Nicolas Cage playing a bone-chilling serial killer and Maika Monroe as the fearless FBI agent on his trail, this film is serving up some serious scares. 🎃

Guess what? "Longlegs" raked in a whopping $3 million just from Thursday previews. Can you imagine? Director Osgood Perkins must be doing a happy dance because this is Neon’s biggest preview cash grab ever! 💰

But wait, there’s more! This spine-tingler is set to smash opening weekend records for Neon. The previous champ, Sydney Sweeney’s "Immaculate," which had a nun (yes, you read that right) freaking everyone out, earned $5.3 million. But "Longlegs"? It’s eyeing a jaw-dropping $20 to $23 million. Talk about a killer opening! 🔪

Why So Scary, Darling?

Peter DeBruge, the chief film critic, had a lot to say about "Longlegs." He thinks Perkins has nailed the art of horror by mixing jump scares with absurd, tension-relieving moments. So, if you plan on watching it, maybe bring a friend… or a teddy bear. 🧸

Now, just for some added drama, "Longlegs" is up against Apple’s "Fly Me to the Moon" this weekend. This rom-com, set against the 1960s Space Race and starring Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, managed only $875,000 in previews. Ouch! 💔

Despite its $100 million budget, "Fly Me to the Moon" is expected to open at a mere $12 million. But let’s be real, Apple doesn’t sweat the small stuff. With deep pockets, they’re more into prestige than pennies, as seen with their other high-budget films.

Moral of the Story: The Horror Show Must Go On!

So, what have we learned today, kiddos? It seems like terrifying tales and serial killers are the real moneymakers, while love stories need to step up their game. Maybe next time, Channing Tatum should consider playing a vampire or something. 🧛‍♂️

Stay spooky, and until next time, keep your popcorn close and your nightmares closer! 🍿

Tags: BoxOffice, HorrorMovies, NicolasCage, MaikaMonroe, Longlegs, FlyMeToTheMoon, ChanningTatum, ScarlettJohansson, HollywoodNews

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