VIFF 2024: Methods to Madness with Longlegs’ Osgood Perkins

Even before its release, Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs had become the stuff of legend, anointed by tastemakers as “nightmare fuel” of the highest order. And by the time the public had their fill, Longlegs was not only the most successful release in NEON’s history, but also the most successful independent film of 2024.

In this lively VIFF Talk, Perkins shares his methods for depicting madness and delves into the dark secrets of Longlegs’ success. Expect some welcome candour as he discusses borrowing liberally from his influences to create familiar narrative constructs, while also retaining enough freedom to explore the themes that fascinate him as storyteller. This deep dive will illustrate his creative process of amassing narrative connections, establishing thematic underpinnings, and assembling a group of collaborators who can make it all a nightmarish reality.

Saturday, September 28
6:00 pm
Advance tickets HERE


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Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

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