Where was The Inheritance (2024) filmed? All filming locations explored

The Inheritance is a horror film released on July 12, 2024. It was written by Chris LaMont and Joe Russo. Together, the pair have been credited for creating the thriller movies Soul Mates (2023), The Locksmith (2023), and Hard Kill (2020).

The script was adapted from the original screenplay by the duo titled The Last Will and Testament of Charles Abernathy, which had been featured as one of the best-unproduced horror screenplays in 2018's Blood List.

The Inheritance is directed by Alejandro Brugués and includes performances by Bob Gunton, Briana Middleton, Rachel Nichols, Austin Stowell, Peyton List, and David Walton. The film was originally intended for Netflix but was later distributed by Vertical.

The Inheritance uses an indoor setting to delve into a story full of surprising twists and turns, with an underlying aura of menace. This is in part due to the creepy atmosphere that prevails within the mansion where the movie was filmed.

Filming was done in the British Columbia region of Canada. Interestingly, the film was shot back in 2021 amid restrictions due to COVID-19.

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The Inheritance: Filming locations explored

1) Hatley Castle, Colwood, British Columbia

The film was majorly shot inside Hatley Castle, which served as Charles' mansion. The castle's grandeur and age made it the perfect backdrop for the eerie events that occurred throughout the movie.

Hatley Castle is located on Vancouver Island in the British Columbia region of Canada. It boasts a rich history and was a major monument in Canada's military history, serving different purposes between 1943 and 1994.

According to their official website, the building is 200 feet long and 86 feet wide, with an 82-foot-tall turret. It is now a part of the Royal Roads University and has served as a shooting location for several movies, including Deadpool (2016).

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2) Vancouver, British Columbia

An image of the Vancouver port (image via Getty)

Several scenes from the movie are shot in Vancouver, one of the most vibrant cities of Canada surrounded by mountains. It is a popular filming location and provides a backdrop to several scenes in the movie.

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3) Victoria, British Columbia

The castle pictured in the movie (image via Vertical/ YouTube)

Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia province in Canada, was ideal to set the tone of the movie. The city is known for its colonial architecture, including mansions.

The city also boasts several gardens and a coastline and is a hotspot for outdoor activities.

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The Inheritance (2024): Plot

The Inheritance follows the story of an opulent businessman Charles Abernathy (Gunton) inviting his four children to his mansion to celebrate his 75th birthday. Twins Madeline (Nichols) and C. J. (Walton) are joined by their siblings Kami (List) and Drew (Stowell), along with Drew's wife Hannah (Middleton), as they reluctantly comply with their father's wishes.

Once at the mansion, however, the estranged family is in for a shock as the patriarch announces his impending death at midnight. He also stipulates the conditions for the inheritance of his substantial fortune - his children must help keep him alive past midnight to inherit his wealth or see the family fortune donated to charity.

The movie then goes from being a mystery to a horror. A lockdown situation is created owing to Charles' fear and, thus, heightened security with bulletproof glass and sealed doors.

In an eerie turn of events, we see each of Charles' children succumb to their deaths in different parts of the house amidst arising confusion and distrust.

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The Inheritance can be streamed on Prime Video, Hulu, or AppleTV.