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Maika Monroe Acts in New Scary Movie "Longlegs"
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Maika Monroe, a cast member in the film "Longlegs," poses for a portrait at the London Hotel, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Maika Monroe Acts in New Scary Movie "Longlegs"

July 18th, 2024

Maika Monroe is an actress who is in a new movie called "Longlegs." She plays an FBI agent named Lee Harker. The movie is about a scary and bad person. People think Maika did a great job in the movie, even more because she acts with Nicolas Cage. She is usually very nice and fun, but in the movie, she is very serious. Nicolas Cage says she is very good at playing her character. Maika did not always just act. When she was younger, she liked kiteboarding, a sport where you ride on the water with a kite. She even went away to become a professional kiteboarder. But she came back to acting and got a big role in a scary movie called "It Follows." Now, ten years later, they are going to make a second movie called "They Follow." At first, Maika was worried about this new movie, but after reading the story, she feels good about it. Maika has been in lots of scary movies. She jokes about wanting to be in a fun, romantic movie. But she likes making scary movies too. She thinks the roles are interesting and help her grow as an actress. She looks forward to making the new movie.
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💭 Discussion Questions


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. What is the name of the new movie Maika Monroe is in?
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. What sport did Maika Monroe like to do before she returned to acting?
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. What does Maika Monroe think about the roles in scary movies?

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🌐 Cultural context


Maika Monroe is an American actress known for acting in films. Nicolas Cage is a famous American actor. The FBI is a U.S. government agency. Kiteboarding is a water sport popular in areas with beaches and wind. "It Follows" is a well-known American horror movie.

🧠 Further reading


Tamer Hassan
Tamer Hassan is a famous actor from Britain. He was born on March 18, 1968, in London. His family comes from Cyprus, and they speak Turkish. Tamer used to sell things at markets when he was young and he also boxed. He was really good at boxing and won two big championships in Britain, but he stopped because he got hurt. Then he ran nightclubs and restaurants. Later, Tamer started acting on TV and in movies. He worked in many films. People know him well for playing the boss of a football group in a movie called "The Football Factory." He also acted in other movies like "Batman Begins" and "Clash of the Titans." Tamer was in TV shows too. In 2016, he was in a very famous show called "Game of Thrones." Tamer is married and has two kids. His son plays football professionally, and his daughter, Belle, was on a TV show called "Love Island." He likes to support a football team called Millwall. Tamer is not just an actor; he was also in charge of a big company, and his name is listed on a big American stock market. People can find more about Tamer Hassan on a website called IMDb, where they can see all the movies and TV shows he has been in.

Entertainment
Entertainment is something that people enjoy. It can be watching a show, listening to music, or seeing a dance. It keeps people happy and interested. Many years ago, kings and queens liked to watch these performances, too. Now, everyone can watch and listen to these things. People make movies, songs, and shows that others can buy and enjoy. Different people like different kinds of entertainment. Some like stories or plays. Others enjoy music or dances. People can also have fun at parties with music and dances. Sometimes entertainment is not just for fun. It can make people think or learn something new. It can be part of a special event or celebration, like a festival. When people watch or join in on entertainment, they are the audience. The audience can just watch, like when they see a movie. Or they can play, too, like in games. In short, entertainment is a way for people to have a good time. It can be for just one person or many people together. It can be live or recorded. Entertainment helps us to laugh and enjoy life.

Thriller film
Movies called thrillers are very exciting. They make the people watching feel nervous and excited at the same time. In these movies, there is often a big problem or danger. Often, we don't know what will happen next, and this makes us feel more excited. The main person in the story might not know that they are in danger. This can be scary. Thrillers can also have fights or parts where people chase each other. These movies sometimes mix with other types of movies, like action or scary movies. They can tell stories about crimes, but focus more on making us feel excited than on who did the crime. There is a list of the best thrillers from America. These movies are special because they make our hearts beat faster. They are important movies in America. Movies like these are fun to watch because they make us feel like we are part of a big adventure or mystery. They are good at making us sit on the edge of our seats, wanting to know what happens next.