THE LEGACY (1979) coming from Scream factory - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 04-16-2015, 03:20 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-L...lu-ray/129613/

**SURPRISE TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT!**

We are pleased to officially share that we will be bringing the 1979 supernatural thriller THE LEGACY to Blu-ray for the first time!

Planned release is for August. This unique Omen-esque offering is helmed by Director Richard Marquand (Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Jagged Edge) and stars Katharine Ross (The Stepford Wives, The Graduate), Sam Elliott (Hulk, Frogs, Tombstone)and rock superstar Roger Daltrey (Tommy). It also features many disturbing death sequences (**SPOILERS** For those who know the film, the pool and the chicken bone scenes are the stuff of nightmares right?).

No details to announce about upcoming extras. Pre-order links are expected to go up next month.

We have more new title reveals planned throughout the Spring and Summer so stay tuned!

link

NoirFan · 04-16-2015, 03:24 PM

It would never happen, of course, but how awesome would it be if they used this poster for the cover art?

[Show spoiler]

oddbox83 · 09-14-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

It would never happen, of course, but how awesome would it be if they used this poster for the cover art?

[Show spoiler]

Fantastic!

I watched this film last night. Absolutely loved it. Some of the stuff is way out there bonkers (though not for fans of this stuff!) but the direction and cinematography are top rate and ground it.

Member-222782 · 04-16-2015, 03:25 PM

A great companion piece to The Sentinel, and an announcement that I was actually expecting. Thumbsup

rickah88 · 04-16-2015, 06:42 PM

Very interesting news! Looking forward to hearing more about this release.

klauswhereareyou · 04-16-2015, 06:43 PM

One of the few films directed by Richard Marquand.

NeMo_ET · 04-16-2015, 07:01 PM

Never heard of it, but you've peaked my interest. THIS is what Shout/Scream should stick to. Not average transfers of already released movies.

iank · 04-16-2015, 10:04 PM

Definite purchase for me. Great 70s spinechiller that I saw as a kid, with many scenes that haunted me for years after.

slasherdisc · 04-16-2015, 11:13 PM

I'm in for this release, Keep em comin!

schlock · 04-16-2015, 11:53 PM

Sam Elliott's naked butt in 1080p!!!

surfinhank · 04-17-2015, 02:06 AM

Surprise announcement? I'll say..... I imported the Japanese version a few months ago.... SURPRISE!!

rdodolak · 05-06-2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by surfinhank

Surprise announcement? I'll say..... I imported the Japanese version a few months ago.... SURPRISE!!

What are the specs and features on the Paramount release?

Oscar Rothman · 05-06-2015, 01:42 AM

I see Scream is going with the original poster on this. That's cool.

JackForrester · 05-06-2015, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by surfinhank

Surprise announcement? I'll say..... I imported the Japanese version a few months ago.... SURPRISE!!

And how is the transfer?

disco1979 · 10-31-2022, 07:20 AM

Watched this tonight and I always enjoy watching this film. I love the setting. It's a cozy horror film if you will. Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott are both gorgeous in this and perfectly cast.

I thought the transfer looked really good.

Rayjg · 10-31-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by disco1979

Watched this tonight and I always enjoy watching this film. I love the setting. It's a cozy horror film if you will. Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott are both gorgeous in this and perfectly cast.

I thought the transfer looked really good.

That's a perfect way to describe it. It's that English country setting and manor.

BluPat · 10-31-2022, 08:15 AM

I need to watch my Blu-ray as well. I haven't seen this in years.

T26S · 03-31-2023, 02:38 PM

I'm actually suprised how much I enjoyed this film, its no hidden gem but the characters are engaging, brilliant atmosphere, nice pacing and good dialogue. The protagonists have agency which you rarely seen in horror movie. 1978 was a killer year for horror movies.

Dingus1539 · 10-28-2024, 05:48 PM

Great 1978 feel, but I can’t help but wish we would’ve seen Sangster’s script left intact with the rundown Detroit hospital and urban setting. Would’ve been a bit different. I do like the English manor setting on the other hand, and the cinematography is fantastic, I mean you’ve got Bush and Humes, you can’t go wrong. The score unfortunately is really out of place in a few sequences which would’ve played more thrillingly if it didn’t have that 70s TV movie wah wah guitar stuff going on, particularly when they steal the horses to try and escape, plays out rather silly when it should be more thrilling and suspenseful. But overall I enjoy it and would love to see it get a new 4K scan and release.

04-16-2015, 03:20 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	THE LEGACY (1979) coming from Scream factory https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-L...lu-ray/129613/ SURPRISE TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT! We are pleased to officially share that we will be bringing the 1979 supernatural thriller THE LEGACY to Blu-ray for the first time! Planned release is for August. This unique Omen-esque offering is helmed by Director Richard Marquand (Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Jagged Edge) and stars Katharine Ross (The Stepford Wives, The Graduate), Sam Elliott (Hulk, Frogs, Tombstone)and rock superstar Roger Daltrey (Tommy). It also features many disturbing death sequences (SPOILERS For those who know the film, the pool and the chicken bone scenes are the stuff of nightmares right?). No details to announce about upcoming extras. Pre-order links are expected to go up next month. We have more new title reveals planned throughout the Spring and Summer so stay tuned! link Last edited by Oscar Rothman; 05-06-2015 at 02:01 AM.

03-31-2023, 02:38 PM	#18
T26S Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2017 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:15	I'm actually suprised how much I enjoyed this film, its no hidden gem but the characters are engaging, brilliant atmosphere, nice pacing and good dialogue. The protagonists have agency which you rarely seen in horror movie. 1978 was a killer year for horror movies. Last edited by T26S; 04-01-2023 at 10:29 AM.

10-28-2024, 05:48 PM	#19
Dingus1539 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2023 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:318 DVD collection:148	Great 1978 feel, but I can’t help but wish we would’ve seen Sangster’s script left intact with the rundown Detroit hospital and urban setting. Would’ve been a bit different. I do like the English manor setting on the other hand, and the cinematography is fantastic, I mean you’ve got Bush and Humes, you can’t go wrong. The score unfortunately is really out of place in a few sequences which would’ve played more thrillingly if it didn’t have that 70s TV movie wah wah guitar stuff going on, particularly when they steal the horses to try and escape, plays out rather silly when it should be more thrilling and suspenseful. But overall I enjoy it and would love to see it get a new 4K scan and release. Last edited by Dingus1539; 10-28-2024 at 06:12 PM.

04-16-2015, 03:24 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	It would never happen, of course, but how awesome would it be if they used this poster for the cover art? [Show spoiler]

04-16-2015, 03:25 PM	#4
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	A great companion piece to The Sentinel, and an announcement that I was actually expecting. Thumbsup

04-16-2015, 06:42 PM	#5
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Very interesting news! Looking forward to hearing more about this release.

04-16-2015, 06:43 PM	#6
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:2200 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:1	One of the few films directed by Richard Marquand.

04-16-2015, 07:01 PM	#7
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	Never heard of it, but you've peaked my interest. THIS is what Shout/Scream should stick to. Not average transfers of already released movies.

04-16-2015, 10:04 PM	#8
iank Banned Member since:Feb 2014 Location:QLD, Australia DVD collection:323 Blu-ray reviews:4	Definite purchase for me. Great 70s spinechiller that I saw as a kid, with many scenes that haunted me for years after.

04-16-2015, 11:13 PM	#9
slasherdisc Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:411 Trading Score:69	I'm in for this release, Keep em comin!

04-16-2015, 11:53 PM	#10
schlock Power Member Member since:May 2014 Location:Antarctica Trading Score:32	Sam Elliott's naked butt in 1080p!!!

04-17-2015, 02:06 AM	#11
surfinhank Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:8080 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:128	Surprise announcement? I'll say..... I imported the Japanese version a few months ago.... SURPRISE!!

05-06-2015, 01:42 AM	#13
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	I see Scream is going with the original poster on this. That's cool.

10-31-2022, 07:20 AM	#15
disco1979 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:2185	Watched this tonight and I always enjoy watching this film. I love the setting. It's a cozy horror film if you will. Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott are both gorgeous in this and perfectly cast. I thought the transfer looked really good.

10-31-2022, 08:15 AM	#17
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:243 Blu-ray collection:1457 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I need to watch my Blu-ray as well. I haven't seen this in years.

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