The Inheritance

This movie could have been so much better with the right screenwriter. The premise is very intriguing, it is just the screenplay that is poorly done. This could have been a very clever, fun Knives Out-type scary movie. Knives Out is a typical dysfunctional family mystery movie with a clever plot. This is similar, but the story is just really bad.

The Patriarch of a wealthy family gathers his heirs around to read his will, everybody will get a piece of his estate, but only if he survives the night. Someone is out to get him but who? (Fascinating right?). That is the hook. Then mayhem unfolds like most horror movies, then the plot thickens. The characters are all pretty archetypical, which is fine, but the dialogue is really cringy.

The Acting besides Peyton List is also subpar, it some scenes it is downright laughable.

This could have been so much better......smh.

I liked the premise of The Inheritance and therefore hoped for an original flick with some decent scares or at least an interesting story. Pretty much immediately we are thrown into the basic setup of the movie. The four estranged children of Billionaire Charles Abernathy have to make sure that he will survive the night because apparently someone or something is coming to kill him. It sounds a little stupid but also intriguing at the same time. After the premise was set, we get to know each of the characters. They are stereotypical, annoying and even a little bit insufferable. Obviously as the narrative progresses the first bodies are found and the movie almost lost all my interest. Like I said the characters are dull and the actors were probably more focused on their paycheck then the actual role. However towards the end, the movie gets a little bit more interesting. Once more is revealed to the audience and you get a look at some pretty decent looking effects and the actual threat, the movie goes from poorly executed and boring to a rather interesting setup. But sadly this moment comes way too late and shortly after the end credits roll. If the movie would have been more like the last 15 minutes it certainly could have had the potential to entertain more, but sadly that is not the case and the audience has to endure the first 60 minutes. The movie basically had the potential and I feel like in a few years this could deserve a remake with a bigger budget and more experience behind and in front of the camera. [5,2/10]

Critics are mixed as you can see here on IMDB, I would recommend this for a Halloween party or something like that, what you need to know if you are in that age group and not a horror fan pre se, is that there's a big scary mansion, plenty rooms and halls and a flock of siblings trapped and haunted by something mysterious caused by their old rich dad. You can stop reading now! Pretty cool movie, somewhat scary,

Clearly this is not for experienced horror fans as they will roll their eyes with all the clichés, this move is complete with ghostly foot prints, pentagrams, secret doors, a locked vault, mysterious statues that move, paintings.. that move.. and so on and so forth, the script is nothing new and the acting is okay. Not that many memorable scenes sadly, but executed well enough if you consider it for a younger audience. Its like poe for dummies.

I recently watched "The Inheritance," a film that promised an intriguing blend of mystery and horror but unfortunately fell short on delivering a captivating experience. With high expectations, I settled in for what I hoped would be a night of suspense and frights. Instead, I found myself struggling to stay awake.

The movie's plot revolves around the concept of an inheritance that comes with unexpected and eerie consequences. While the premise had potential, the execution was disappointingly lackluster. The storyline moved at a snail's pace, making it difficult to stay engaged. The tension that should have kept me on the edge of my seat was almost nonexistent, leading to a monotonous viewing experience.

One of the most significant letdowns was the film's inability to generate genuine scares. Horror movies thrive on their ability to evoke fear and suspense, but "The Inheritance" failed to do so. In fact, I found myself more startled by my own reflection in the mirror than by anything that transpired on screen. The jump scares were predictable, and the overall atmosphere lacked the haunting quality that makes a horror movie memorable.

The characters were another weak point. They felt underdeveloped and unrelatable, making it challenging to invest in their fates. The protagonist's journey, which should have been compelling, was marred by uninspired performances and clichéd dialogue. The lack of depth in character development left me indifferent to their plight.

On a positive note, the cinematography and setting were commendable. The film featured some visually striking moments, and the eerie mansion provided a fitting backdrop for the story. However, even the impressive visuals couldn't compensate for the movie's overall shortcomings.

In conclusion, "The Inheritance" was a disappointing watch. Despite its promising premise and visually appealing scenes, it lacked the necessary elements to keep me engaged and entertained. If you're looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat and deliver genuine scares, this one isn't it. Save your time and opt for something more thrilling - perhaps even a good, long look in the mirror.

Some writing is so bland, predictable and boring that people jokingly say they wouldn't be surprised if the script had been written by an AI. In the case of this movie, I would be surprised if this movie _wasn't_ written by ChatGPT.

This is the most bland and predictable plot I've seen in years. It's a better investment of your time to stare at a beige wall for about 80 minutes. It's like you've seen this plot 100 times before, but every similar movie you dig out of the fringes of your memory is more interesting than this one.

Every plot development can be seen coming from a mile away and each character acts like an idiot to move the plot forward.

With a little "genre savvyness" you can guess exactly, around the 12-minute mark, what's going on and how the movie will end. The dialogues are stilted and feel like someone just copied and pasted them from the "Big book of dialogues you've heard 20 times before".

The actors are also terrible, but then again, they had nothing to work with here. Netflix supposedly canned this movie in 2023 even though it was already done, which gives you a good idea of how bad this movie is.