Inheritance

Inheritance is a 2017 mystery drama film that tells the story of Ryan Bowman (Chase Joliet), a biologist who returns to his family's Texas ancestral home after his estranged father's sudden death. While at the house, Ryan discovers dark secrets about his family and realizes that the past still haunts the present.

The film opens with Ryan visiting his father at the hospital on his deathbed. His father, who is heavily medicated, reveals to Ryan that he has a sister named Dana that he never knew existed. After his father's funeral, Ryan begins to investigate his family's past and learns that his father was in cahoots with a criminal gang that committed terrible crimes. Ryan meets Dana (Sara Montez) and together, they try to uncover the truth behind their family's secrets.

As Ryan delves deeper into his investigations, he discovers that his family's wealth was built on criminal activities, including drug trafficking and murder. His father's associates, led by Lorraine Bell (Dale Dickey), are trying to protect their assets and are willing to do anything to keep Ryan from uncovering the truth.

The film's suspense builds as Ryan and Dana try to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their family. They find hidden rooms and secret passages in their ancestral home that reveal their family's horrific past. Throughout their investigations, they begin to discover the true nature of their father's relationships with his criminal associates, which leads them to their father's former mistress, Marilyn (Connie Cooper).

The film's themes revolve around the dark side of wealth and power, as well as the importance of familial love and loyalty. Ryan's journey involves losing his innocence and discovering the brutal realities of the world he thought he knew.

The acting in the movie is exceptionally well-done, especially that of Joliet and Montez's portrayal of two siblings trying to discover their family's secrets while dealing with their own emotional turmoil. Dale Dickey's character Lorraine Bell brings tension to the film, and Cooper's portrayal of Marilyn adds a layer of complexity to the story.

The tension in the film builds to a climax that is both satisfying and unnerving. The direction of the film is intense, and the suspense builds up slowly, making it impossible to take your eyes off the screen. The cinematography is gorgeous, highlighting the beauty and majesty of the Texas landscape while at the same time capturing the darker themes of the story.

Overall, Inheritance is a well-crafted mystery drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It is a must-watch for fans of suspense, mystery, and family drama films.