Possibly the most underrated THRILLER episode,"Dark Legacy" is among the most atmospheric and one of the few genuinely frightening examples of this show..The Harry Townes character feels compelled to use his ancestor's book black magic to call forth a demon from the beyond. There are some truly disturbing scenes.. The apparition of the demon is pretty chilling and convincing. And some shots make reference to Film Noir (director John Brahm made several Noirs). Harry Townes is very good as usual, this is one of his best TV appearances. Also excellent is Henry Silva as a skeptical friend. Unlike many THRILLER episodes, this one doesn't get bogged down in dialog. An above-average episode.
Review of Dark Legacy
