The Legacy (1979) 5/10

I love Sam Elliot. The mustache, the cowboy drawl, the deep voice. He's just so damn awesome. So when I found out that he was in a horror flick about crazy supernatural powers, I knew I had to check it out. Turns out the most shocking thing in this film was seeing the man's bare backside.

The Legacy is about a group of people invited to an old manor in England by a mysterious host. They find out that said host is a Satanist and has brought them together to share in the power of the six, evil power that will go to them after he passes. Of course the six people all want the power for themselves so they begin to kill each other.

The Legacy was made at the tail end of the 70's and oozes the philosophy of the time. Free sex, women empowerment, hatred for the church, it's all here. The problem is the film's pacing is pretty dated as well. Its slow going and very little action is found throughout the film. Its more atmospheric and creepy then actually scary. There's no gore to speak of and the acting is rather dry as well. A brief appearance from the singer of the Who doesn't help matters much either. The real action is all saved for the last fifteen minutes or so and its too little too late when it finally hits. I won't give it away here, but I certainly found the ending to be rather anti-climatic as well.

The Legacy is a horror film that has not aged well. Creepy and atmospheric, as well as bland describe the film to a T.

Gore- mild

Nudity- Sam Elliot, so it doesn't count

Overall - 5/10