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Inheritance

2004 · 89 min

A quiet, creeping possession story that unsettles through atmosphere and a slow loss of self rather than shocks.

Directed by
Kris Kristensen
Genres
Drama, Horror
Overview
Inheritance tells the tale of sinister old lady Lillian Baker (Marjorie Nelson) & her kind hearted, good natured carer Abigail Nielsen (Jen Taylor). Abigail feels sorry for Lillian & does her best to keep her happy, however one fateful night Lillian passes away in her sleep. Abigail is obviously upset & attends Lillian's funeral to say her goodbyes, it soon comes to light that Lillian has left Abigail her large house & it's entire contents a situation which Lillian's daughter Joan (Kathryn Mesney-Hetter) is unhappy with. The reason for Lillian's generosity becomes clear as her spirit starts to possess Abigail & take complete control of her body...
How it feels
Eerie, dark, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Isolation, betrayal, family, death
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Kris Kristensen
Genres
Drama, Horror
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror6
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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