Story perspectives

David Slade's 'Legacy' Explores Family Bonds in Horror

11/5/2025

38 7

Summary

Story summary

Director David Slade returns to horror with Legacy, now in production in the United Kingdom.
The film stars Anjelica Huston, Lucy Hale, and Jack Whitehall, centering on two siblings and their estranged father's passing.
Screenwriter Thomas Bilotta makes his feature debut on Legacy, while Slade highlights fatherhood and family bonds.
Producers Chris Abernathy and Eric B. Fleischman praise Slade’s ability to deliver successful genre films, with no release date announced.

1 of 1

Story summary

Director David Slade returns to horror with Legacy, now in production in the United Kingdom.
The film stars Anjelica Huston, Lucy Hale, and Jack Whitehall, centering on two siblings and their estranged father's passing.
Screenwriter Thomas Bilotta makes his feature debut on Legacy, while Slade highlights fatherhood and family bonds.
Producers Chris Abernathy and Eric B. Fleischman praise Slade’s ability to deliver successful genre films, with no release date announced.