Inheritance (2020) - Some secrets are better left untold - 9/10 (19/06/21)

Inheritance is a very decent psychological thriller that is much better than its reputation and deserves your attention and acclaim. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a powerful, selfish and wealthy family patriarch. His daughter is an ambitious attorney who feels offended when she inherits much less than her brother who is a corrupt politician. Instead of offering her a significant share of his wealth, the patriarch reveals a terrifying secret to his daughter via a posthumous video message. The secret revealed in this message is going to change the lives of all family members forever.

This movie convinces on numerous levels. First of all, the film oozes with atmosphere. It takes place in a cold mansion, dark forests and sinister bunker. Even the flashbacks take mostly place at night. Numerous scenes will send shivers down your spine.

Up next, this movie has an intelligent story. The initial surprise is already highly efficient. The movie however comes around with a few clever twists and turns that gradually lead to a gripping finale.

Finally, Inheritance convinces with strong acting performances. Lily Collins shines as self-confident attorney whose life slowly falls apart and leaves her in bleak despair. Simon Pegg convinces as mysterious character with multiple extreme facets. Patrick Warburton leaves his mark as pitiless patriarch whose dark side comes alive in multiple clever flashbacks.

In the end, Inheritance is a very good psychological thriller with gripping atmosphere, intelligent plot and strong acting performances. The movie entertains from start to finish and especially its intense finale leaves a lasting impression. Inheritance certainly deserves more acclaim and attention than it has gotten upon release.