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The Inheritance

2011 · 90 min

A chilly, claustrophobic family gathering that tightens into dread as the guests dwindle and the house keeps its secrets.

Directed by
Robert O'Hara
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Starring
Keith David, Rochelle Aytes, D. B. Woodside
Tagline
A new meaning to blood relatives.
Overview
Five ambitious cousins set out on a family reunion during the dead of winter. The purpose of the retreat is to secure their inheritance, a fortune that dates back many generations. Upon their arrival, Uncle Melvin welcomes them with open arms, but warns them to respect their family traditions. During the weekend, as each of the cousins mysteriously disappear, they learn the truth about their family legacy, blood ancestry and the ultimate sacrifice they must make in exchange for their beloved inheritance.

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Directed by
Robert O'Hara
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Starring
Keith David, Rochelle Aytes, D. B. Woodside
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • greed
  • family
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • guilt
Places
  • single country house
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror6
Humour2
Realism5
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Genres
drama, horror, thriller
Directed by
Robert O'Hara
Written by
Robert O'Hara
Starring
Keith David, Rochelle Aytes, D. B. Woodside, Golden Brooks, Darrin Henson, Lanre Idewu, Shawn Michael Howard
Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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