"Youth is wasted on the young," Mrs. Baker declares. When the bitter old lady dies, she inexplicably leaves everything she owns to her beautiful caretaker, Abbey Nielsen. But Abbey may have inherited more than just her dec... more »eased eployer's worldly possessions. In fact, otherworldly forces seem to be at work, as the young woman gradually loses control of her own life and begins to take on Mrs. Baker's identity. Has Abbey's family history of schizophrenia finally caught up with her, or is she actually possessed by a spirit who refuses to stay dead? Regardless of whetherMrs. Baker exists in Abbey's body or in her mind, she must exorcise her entirely... or be consumed by her completely.« less
Deidra C. (Deidra670) from GARRETT, KY Reviewed on 2/8/2011...
INHERITANCE is a sly treat!! I came into this, expecting to have the story all figured out, but I was wrong! For once, low budget doesn't have to mean low class or no intelligence to the plot!
Abby is a caretaker to an elderly lady, Mrs. Baker who is fighting furiously to avoid going gently into that night. Abby cares deeply for the old lady and worries that her mind might be going when she begins to talk to her dead mother and sister, even going so far as to insist that Abby set extra places at the table so they can attend dinner.
After a last minute change to her will, Mrs. Baker suddenly dies and Abby discovers that she's left everything to her, totally excluding a quite angry daughter. Was Mrs. Baker simply trying to reward Abby for her care and devotion? Or is something more sinister at work?
INHERITANCE is a wonderfully creepy, good old-fashioned ghost story. With a few red herrings spread about just to make you wonder, the plot wraps up to a satisfying conclusion.
INHERITANCE is a must see.
And avoid scary old ladies. They can be real bitches.
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K. Kristensen | Seattle, WA | 12/28/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm the director of INHERITANCE. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our commentary tracks were not included on the DVD. We have made them available for download at no cost to the public at scotopiapictures.com.
We were inspired to do so, after learning that Trey Parker and Matt Stone did something similar when their commentaries were not included on the SOUTH PARK DVD. We believe it'll be worth the trouble, CHUD.com had this to say about our tracks:
"This is one of the better commentary tracks out there. The uncomfortable pauses that usually plague these things are almost nonexistent and what these gentleman have to say is actually interesting."
We hope you enjoy the film."
A MUST SEE thriller. Inheritance thrills.
Anthony Capialbi | Brooklyn, New York | 05/10/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was truly surprised and taken off guard by this very interesting indie thriller. Actually it's more scary than most Grade A horror films. I had to have a drink to cool my nerves while watching this film because it was too creepy. All the cast members did a fine acting job. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes ghost stories. It's a fine production."
Great flick
Jeremy A. Wyatt | Clarksville, TN United States | 01/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought it was thoughtful and imaginative...an overall really good movie. It was also nice to see Jen Taylor competently flex her acting ability beyond voicework for a certain AI construct xbox owners know and love. A must see, and a must own for fans of the genre."
Great for an Indie Film
JazzBird | Australia | 01/13/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just watched "Inheritance" this evening and really enjoyed it. I was surprised at the beginning due to there being no lens filter (it felt strange) but oddly enough, I started to enjoy the stark look - it was quite out there and actually made the film scarier.
If you decide to see this film, it would be unfair to judge it against big production movies. This is an independent film and I think it does a great job for what it is. Marjorie Nelson's character was positively creepy and Jen Taylor was believable and likable.
If you want something fresh, different and definitely scary, then you can't go wrong with this film."
Fairly Creepy--that's all
J from NY | New York | 08/18/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
""Inheritance" is not a great horror movie. At all. The " impressionable young woman inheriting the mantle of the demented old evil coot in the musty house" motif has been done much better in many different films. ("Burnt Offerings", a neglected cult classic, comes to mind).
On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with watching a director pull off some really creepy moments now and then: in this genre which has nearly been buried by special effects and remake after remake, it's mildly entertaining to see someone go for something homegrown and sort of original.
As well as being a curious kind of warning to the young about the elderly, the psychic terror wrought by the cruel old Mrs. Baker (played with a gleaming, believable ferocity by Marjorie Nelson) on Jen Taylor's ever suffering Abbie Nelson is something to see: in the end, it is Abigail's good will which damns her and has her dressing up like Mrs. Baker, talking like Mrs. Baker in most inappropriate settings and times; eventually even getting in the most imprudent habit of sleeping with Mrs. Baker bedside doctor, whom Mrs. Baker found "handsome and striking".
The best part of this film is the ending, which I won't reveal: let's just say the director did not ruin the film entirely and throws a punch of excellence by not taking the easy way out. Worth a rental for starved horror fans, definitely."