Nicolas Cage has become a staple of the horror movie genre, and two new additions to his filmography are easy to watch today for a thrilling double feature. The actor’s history with the horror genre goes back to 1988 when he starred in Vampire’s Kiss. Widely considered to be one of Nicolas Cage’s best horror movies, the film introduced audiences to how terrifying of a presence he could be in the genre. While he returned to scary films over the years, it has been more so in the last decade that his commitment to them has risen.

It has now become common for Nicolas Cage to star in multiple horror movies within a single year. He’s continued to prove how great of a fit he is for the genre ever since 2018’s Mandy sparked his modern obsession with them. He’s starred in over half a dozen horror films in the years since, helping revitalize his career. While not all of them hit, the wide range of tones Cage has brought to his horror movies is impressive. For anyone wanting to check out more Nicolas Cage horror movies, two great ones are now available in different formats.

Nicolas Cage’s New Horror Movie Longlegs Is Now Playing In Theaters

Cage Stars As A Serial Killer

The newest addition to Nicolas Cage’s movies is another horror movie, Longlegs. The film is directed by Oz Perkins and stars modern scream queen Maika Monroe opposite Cage. Anyone wanting to watch Longlegs in theaters has to visit local cinemas and attend one of many showtimes. Distributed by Neon, Longlegs started exclusively playing in theaters on July 12, 2024. The R-rated horror movie tells the story of an FBI agent who investigates the case of a serial killer.

Nicolas Cage stars in Longlegs as the film’s titular serial killer. Longlegs, whose real name is Dale Ferdinand Cobble, is a terrifying murderer who targets young girls born on the 14th day of any month. He has a history of kills dating back three decades in the movie and is connected to satanic ideas. Longlegs gives Nicolas Cage a chance to play a truly evil serial killer in an incredibly dark horror thriller. His performance stands out as one of the best aspects of the movie.

Nicolas Cage’s Horror Movie Arcadian Is Now Streaming On Shudder

Arcadian Already Premiered In Theaters

In addition to watching Longlegs in theaters, there is now the option to watch the actor’s other 2024 horror movie, Arcadian, on streaming. The Nicolas Cage movie originally debuted in theaters on April 12, 2024, where it received a limited theatrical run. Despite having strong reviews that gave it a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film did not find much of an audience in theaters. Now, Arcadian is streaming on Shudder and AMC+ for the first time. While the movie was previously available in theaters and on digital, the streaming launch provides a new opportunity to watch it.

Nicolas Cage’s role in Arcadian is drastically different from what he does in Longlegs. He plays a character named Paul, a father of two boys who attempts to keep his children safe in the post-apocalyptic setting. Cage is tasked with playing a caring and protective father figure amid the attacks of dangerous creatures. It is the strength of his more subdued performance in Arcadian‘s ending that helps elevate the film to be a special entry in his filmography.

Nicolas Cage’s 2024 Horror Movies Are Perfect For A Double Feature

They Highlight Nicolas Cage’s Horror Versatility

If it wasn’t for Nicolas Cage’s involvement in both horror movies, Arcadian and Longlegs would not have much in common. The stories, settings, and tones are wildly different from each other, but they both fit within the horror genre in unique ways. It is thanks to the differences across the board that Arcadian and Longlegs work as a terrific double feature for fans of Nicolas Cage’s horror movie career.

By watching the two horror movies together, the true versatility of Nicolas Cage becomes clear. He is completely terrifying as a satanic serial killer in Longlegs, but he is equally as believable as a protective father in Arcadian. He anchors both movies in different ways, so much so that each would not work nearly as well if it were not for his chameleon-like ability to transform into the different character archetypes. The order in which you watch Arcadian and Longlegs is up to personal preference, but watching both of Nicolas Cage‘s new horror movies should be prioritized.