What is the Longlegs director's stance on the new true crime series?

Osgood Perkins, the director of Longlegs, has no plans to watch the new true crime anthology series that dramatizes his late father Anthony Perkins' life, including his secret gay relationship.

How does the series portray Anthony Perkins?

The series depicts Anthony Perkins, a closeted gay actor, in a secret relationship with Tab Hunter when he learned he had been cast as Norman Bates in the iconic film Psycho.

What is Osgood Perkins' criticism of true crime dramatizations?

Perkins criticizes the "Netflix-ization of real pain" in true crime dramatizations, saying they often lack proper context and sensitivity when depicting real-life events and people.

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Longlegs Director Boycotts True Crime Series Dramatizing His Father's Life

23 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Longlegs director Osgood Perkins refuses to watch new true crime series
Series depicts Perkins' late father, actor Anthony Perkins, in a secret gay relationship
Perkins criticizes "Netflix-ization of real pain" in true crime dramatizations

Longlegs Director Boycotts True Crime Series Dramatizing His Father's Life

According to a recent report, Osgood Perkins, the director of the film Longlegs, has no intention of watching the latest season of the true crime anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. Perkins told TMZ that he "wouldn't watch it with a 10-foot pole," and he has good reason for his stance.