Get ready for a new horror flick that's already generating buzz! Lucy Hale, Jack Whitehall, and the legendary Anjelica Huston are joining forces in a chilling new project called 'Legacy'. But here's where it gets interesting: this isn't just any horror film; it's being helmed by David Slade, the acclaimed director known for his work on 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.
That's right, the creative mind behind some of the most unsettling and thought-provoking episodes of 'Black Mirror', as well as films like '30 Days of Night' and 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse', is stepping into the shadows once again. He's also directed episodes of iconic series like 'Breaking Bad' and 'American Gods', so you know you're in for a visual treat… or maybe a visual nightmare.
'Legacy', currently filming in the UK, boasts an original screenplay penned by the up-and-coming writer Thomas Bilotta. While the specific plot details are shrouded in secrecy – studios love to keep us guessing, don't they? – we do know that the film unfolds over a tense 24-hour period, focusing on two siblings as they grapple with the death of their estranged father. What secrets will be unearthed? What family demons will come crawling out of the woodwork?
The film is being produced by Chris Abernathy and Eric B. Fleischman's Wonder Company, with a substantial list of executive producers including Lucy Hale herself, Amanda Massetti, Jo Henriquez, Jan McAdoo, Stephen Braun, Ross Putman, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Bishal Dutta. Jess Varley and Bri Hennessey are on board as co-executive producers. UTA Independent Film Group is handling the domestic rights, meaning we can expect a wide release when the time comes.
Slade himself expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that the film's exploration of fatherhood and family bonds resonated deeply with him. He posed a compelling question: "What would you do for your family?", a theme he finds perpetually intriguing to explore with audiences. It's a question that cuts to the core of human nature, isn't it? The lengths we go to for those we love – or those we should love – can be both inspiring and terrifying.
Fleischman and Abernathy echoed Slade's excitement, praising his unique ability to craft commercially successful genre films with dedicated fanbases. They expressed their anticipation for audiences to experience the “nightmares he’s captured on film out here in the English countryside.
