Director David Slade, known for his work on 30 Days of Night and “Hannibal,” is returning to the horror genre with his upcoming film, Legacy.
Legacy, written by Thomas Bilotta, has announced a great cast, including Anjelica Huston (The Addams Family, The Witches), Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare), and comedian/actor Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise).
While details remain shrouded in mystery, the project is described as a “harrowing 24 hours” revolving around two siblings who are forced to confront dark realities following the death of their father.
Slade expressed his deep personal connection to the material:
“I’m excited to be bringing this project to life and am loving working with Lucy, Jack and Anjelica. The underlying universal themes of fatherhood and family bonds spoke to me and my own experience directly. The question of ‘what would you do for your family?’ always intrigues me as a question to pose to audiences.”
The producers are excited about reuniting with Slade, citing his unique ability to balance critical acclaim with commercial success in genre filmmaking.
Chris Abernathy and Eric B. Fleischman jointly stated:
“We’ve been long-admirers of David’s work and style, so this collaboration has been a very special process for us. David’s ability to craft commercial genre films that garner massive fanbases is a rarity and we look forward to audiences experiencing the nightmares he’s captured on film out here in the English countryside.”
With David Slade and a fantastic cast, Legacy is shaping up to be a must-see exploration of familial darkness. More details should surface soon. In the meantime, Slade’s 30 Days of Night, one of the best vampire films ever made, is available to watch now. You can find it on HBO, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
