The Searchers podcast

Legend (1985) - Episode 139

10/30/2026
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Hey, everyone, spooky season continues, and this time Kevin leads us into the dark forest of Legend (1985). It's Tom Cruise's only team-up with Ridley Scott, a year before Ridley's brother Tony made Cruise a box-office giant with Top Gun. Throw in Mia Sara in her first film and Tim Curry under a whole lot of prosthetics.

Which cut did we watch? The theatrical, Tangerine Dream score and all, so yes, there's a Director's Cut debate. We also dig into the forest built on a soundstage, the editing that left Chris saying "the beat's off," and why Jack might just be Link. Is it unicorn-worthy, or should it have stayed in the dark? Tune in to find out!

PS: A fond farewell to the great Tim Curry, who made Darkness unforgettable.

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