On this BONUS episode, we look at Ridley Scott’s 1985 fantasy epic Legend, where Tim Curry delivers one of cinema’s most memorable portrayals of evil incarnate as the “Lord of Darkness” – a towering, crimson-skinned monster with the horns of a minotaur and …well…the voice of Tim Curry!
Curry’s theatrical background shines through his commanding physical presence and deliciously hammy delivery, creating a devil that’s equal parts terrifying and charismatic. From his unmistakable laugh to his appropriately devilish “We are all animals, Lady,” Curry transforms what could have been a generic fantasy villain into a genuinely unsettling embodiment of temptation and corruption.
We explore how Legend fits into the broader tradition of cinematic devils, examining Curry’s performance alongside the film’s fairy tale aesthetics and its deeper themes about the eternal struggle between good and evil. Whether you love it or…..REALLY love it, there’s no denying that Curry’s Darkness left an indelible mark on horror and fantasy cinema.
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