The Inheritance is a 2024 American horror film written and directed by Alejandro Brugués. It stars Bob Gunton, Peyton List, Briana Middleton, Rachel Nichols, Austin Stowell and David Walton.
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| Directed by | Alejandro Brugués |
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| Produced by | Paul Schiff |
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| Cinematography | Vincent De Paula |
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| Music by | Mondo Boys |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editOn the eve of the 75th birthday of billionaire Charles Abernathy, he invites his four estranged children telling them that his life is in danger from some unknown force. To ensure his family will help protect him from whatever he fears is coming for him, Charles outlines a stipulation in their inheritance that if he dies that night, they will get nothing.
Cast
edit- Bob Gunton as Charles Abernathy, billionaire patriarch of the Abernathy family.
- Peyton List as Kami Abernathy, Charles' youngest daughter and a social media influencer.
- Briana Middleton as Hannah, Drew's wife who helps run the charitable arm of the Abernathy empire
- Rachel Nichols as Madeline Abernathy, Charles' eldest daughter and twin sister of C.J. who runs the entertainment arm of the Abernathy empire.
- Austin Stowell as Drew Abernathy, Charles' youngest son and Hannah's husband who runs the charitable arm of the Abernathy empire.
- David Walton as Charles "C.J." Abernathy Jr., Charles' eldest son and twin brother of Madeline who runs the news and information holdings in the Abernathy empire.
- Reese Alexander as Miles Hartmen, Charles' longtime friend and attorney.
Production
editIn April 2021, it was announced Netflix had set Alejandro Brugués to direct the film under its original title, The Last Will and Testament of Charles Abernathy, from a script by Chris LaMont and Joe Russo which had previously appeared on the 2018 Blood List of best unproduced horror screenplays.[1] In May of that year, Rachel Nichols, Bob Gunton, Austin Stowell, Briana Middleton, David Walton, Reese Alexander, and Peyton List had signed on for the film's cast.[2]
Release
editInitially intended for release on Netflix's streaming service, the company announced in January 2023 it would no longer be distributing The Inheritance allowing the producers to shop the film elsewhere for alternate distributors.[3] In June 2024, it was announced Vertical had acquired distribution rights for the film and would release the film in a limited theatrical run and on video-on-demand (VOD) on July 12, 2024.[4]
References
edit- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 21, 2021). "Netflix Taps Alejandro Brugués To Direct 'The Last Will And Testament Of Charles Abernathy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 11, 2021). "'The Last Will and Testament of Charles Abernathy': Rachel Nichols, Bob Gunton, Austin Stowell, Peyton List & More Set To Lead Netflix Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Netflix Offloads Two Completed Films, Filmmakers Shop Projects Elsewhere". hollywoodreporter.com. January 27, 2021. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ London, Rob (19 June 2024). "Peyton List Wishes She Was Left Out of the Will in New 'The Inheritance' Trailer". Colider.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
