Nicolas Cage: The Surprising Rise of Our Horror Movie Icon

Nicolas Cage may have been born into a family with deep roots in horror, but it’s his later career choices that have truly solidified his status as our unlikely scream king. From his upbringing watching foreign horror films with his father to his iconic roles in cult favorites like ‘Vampire’s Kiss’ and ‘Mandy,’ Cage has always had a connection to the macabre. Now, with his portrayal of the sadistic serial killer Longlegs in the film of the same name, Cage is embracing his horror pedigree like never before. Could this be the start of a new era for Nicolas Cage in the world of horror movies? Only time will tell.