Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy

Poltergeist: The Legacy

1999TV ShowEndedEnglish

The adventures of the members of a secret society known as the Legacy and their efforts to protect humankind from occult dangers.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: VariousGenres: Horror, Mystery, Drama, Supernatural

Plot Summary

This anthology horror series follows the members of the Legacy, a secret society dedicated to investigating and combating supernatural phenomena. Each episode presents a new case, delving into haunted houses, ancient curses, and malevolent spirits that threaten ordinary people. The overarching narrative connects these individual stories through the Legacy's ongoing struggle against dark forces.

Critical Reception

Poltergeist: The Legacy was a television series that garnered a modest following among horror fans but did not achieve widespread critical acclaim. While praised for its atmospheric horror and varied supernatural tales, it was often compared unfavorably to its cinematic predecessors and criticized for inconsistent storytelling and production values typical of early cable television horror. It managed to build a niche audience appreciative of its classic ghost story approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its episodic supernatural investigations.
  • Mixed reviews regarding plot consistency and character development.
  • Often seen as a decent, albeit not groundbreaking, horror series for its time.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive for fans of supernatural horror, though it is not widely discussed or reviewed on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada, utilizing the region's distinct landscapes to create eerie settings for its supernatural tales.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I'd say it was unique, but Friday the 13th had an equally good series like this based around an antique shop. And, of course, it is like the X-Files and Warehouse 13 and Mellinum...but there are reasons that shows like this are made and dev...