Is LongLegs director Osgood Perkins related to Anthony Perkins? Explained

LongLegs director Osgood Perkins has been in the limelight since the release of his occult horror film on July 12, 2024. The film revolves around the story of an FBI agent as she uncovers the identity of a serial killer who has been terrorizing and murdering innocent families. The story explores a supernatural religious element of evil that gives the film its scary ending.

Osgood Perkins has another indirect connection with horror films. He is the son of the famous actor Anthony Perkins. You may remember his iconic role as Norman Bates in the film Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The murder thriller has gone on to become a cult classic in film circles.

Osgood 'Oz' Perkins has also acted in many films before his direction venture, including a minor role as Dorky David in Reese Witherspoon's Legally Blonde.

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Is Osgood Perkins the son of Anthony Perkins?

Osgood Perkins is the eldest son of actor Anthony Perkins. He was born in Manhattan to Anthony and his wife, photographer Berry Benson. He also has a younger brother, Elvis Perkins, who is a musician.

While Anthony Perkins has had a long and successful career, he is most famous for his role as the villain Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's cult classic Psycho. Osgood also played a young Norman in Psycho II. It seems fitting that his son, Osgood, is now the director of LongLegs, a horror murder mystery. The film has received much appreciation from critics during its exclusive pre-release screenings as well.

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Was the LongLegs director also a Legally Blonde star?

Nicolas Cage and Osgood Perkins at Secret Screening of LONGLEGS at the Aero Theatre (Image via Getty)

Osgood Perkins is not just a director, but an actor and writer too. He played the role of Dorky David in Legally Blonde, led by actress Reese Witherspoon. His other acting works include films like Electric Slide, October Road, The Utah Murder Project, Dead & Breakfast, and Nope.

Perkins has directed five films, with four of them already released and one in post-production at present. The released films include The Blackcoat's Daughter, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel. However, Osgood Perkins has risen to fame after his work on the horror film LongLegs, recently released in theaters.

A still from LongLegs, directed by Osgood Perkins (via Neon)

The film revolves around an FBI agent, Lee Harker (Maika Monroe), who is assigned a serial killer case. Through her psychic intuition, Harker realizes that an evil supernatural force is causing the killings. This results in the revelation of a beast named LongLegs (Nicolas Cage), who uses handmade dolls to possess and murder his victims. The beast typically targets young girls whose birthdays fall on the 14th day of any month.

The official summary of the film reads:

"In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree."

Osgood Perkins has received much critical appreciation for the sound design, aesthetics, and portrayals in this occult horror film. His next two projects, Keeper and The Monkey, are currently in post-production and expected to release sometime in 2025.

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Audiences can watch Osgood Perkins' latest film LongLegs in theaters starting July 12, 2024.