Inheritance

2004·Movie
1h 29min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes–75%

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About

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...
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Crew

Directed by:
Kris Kristensen
Written by:
Kris Kristensen, Brian McDonald
Produced by:
Lisa Halpern, Kris Kristensen, Brian McDonald

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Inheritance worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inheritance rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Inheritance?

1 h 29 min

Inheritance runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inheritance?

Critics50
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Inheritance higher (61) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Inheritance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Inheritance use?

Alone with the PsychoBig Fancy HouseBittersweet EndingBlack-and-Grey MoralityBoom, Headshot!The ConfidantThe ConsigliereRape as DramaManipulative BastardMadness MantraThe Un-FavoriteFaux Affably Eviland 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Inheritance, including Alone with the Psycho, Big Fancy House, Bittersweet Ending.

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